| Laboratory test | Initial value | Value at 8-wk follow-up | Reference range* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascorbic acid, μmol/L | < 5 | NA | > 24 |
| Hemoglobin, g/L | 74 | 138 | 120–160 |
| Iron, μmol/L | 3 | 16 | 5–27 |
| Ferritin, μg/L | 110 | 140 | 14–80 |
| Transferrin, g/L | 2.19 | NA | 2.16–3.30 |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), pmol/L | 360 | 425 | 220–1300 |
| Folate, nmol/L | NA | 41 | > 30 |
| 25-hydroxyvitamin D, nmol/L | 17 | 109 | 70–250 |
| Alkaline phosphatase, U/L | 92 | 138 | 151–342 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mm/h | 103 | 30 | 2–34 |
Note: NA = not available.
↵* Reference ranges for age.