Diagnosis
Haemoglobin levels in renal anaemia
A diagnosis of renal anaemia is made when haemoglobin falls below certain threshold levels. These have been defined by the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Best Practice Guidelines (EBPG) for the Management of Renal Anaemia in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure.
| Threshold haemoglobin concentrations for the diagnosis of anaemia (g/dL) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Organization | Adult males | Adult females |
| NKF-KDOQI1 | 13.5 | 12 |
| WHO2 | 13 | 12 (11*) |
| EBPG3 | 13.5 (12†) | 11.5 |
*Pregnant women
†Men > 70 years old
