Table 4:
The
−
2
σ
lower limit of normal term infant Hemoglobin (Hb, g/dL) [
33
].
Age, weeks
0 (cord)
1
2
4
8
13–26
26–52
Hb g/dL (
−
2
𝜎
)
13.5
13.5
12.5
10
9
9.5
10.5
Deficit from 13.5 g/dL
0
0
1
3.5
4.5
4
3