Hepcidin Concentrations in Serum and Urine Correlate with Iron Homeostasis in Preterm Infants

In sick preterm infants, iron status, erythropoiesis, anemia, and inflammation correlated with the mature 25 amino-acid form of hepcidin. Further evaluation of Hep(U) for non-invasive monitoring of iron status in preterm infants appears justified.