Sex differences in storage, osmotic, or oxidative hemolysis
| Hemolysis (%) . | Females . | Males . | P (t test) . | No. of females . | No. of males . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 0.35 ± 0.32 | 0.41 ± 0.29 | <.0001 | 5585 | 4967 |
| Osmotic | 26.0 ± 12.5 | 30.5 ± 13.7 | <.0001 | 5598 | 4994 |
| Oxidative | 36.6 ± 9.8 | 38.3 ± 9.9 | <.0001 | 4488 | 4014 |
| Hemolysis (%) . | Females . | Males . | P (t test) . | No. of females . | No. of males . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 0.35 ± 0.32 | 0.41 ± 0.29 | <.0001 | 5585 | 4967 |
| Osmotic | 26.0 ± 12.5 | 30.5 ± 13.7 | <.0001 | 5598 | 4994 |
| Oxidative | 36.6 ± 9.8 | 38.3 ± 9.9 | <.0001 | 4488 | 4014 |
Values represent mean ± SD percent storage or stress-induced hemolysis in stored (39-42 days) RBCs from female and male donors. Because of multiple testing, differences were considered significant at P < .001.