Platelet counts in maternal and umbilical venous blood at the time of delivery
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1Department of Neonatology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.
Platelet count in 38 paired maternal venous and umbilical venous specimens were determined at delivery. Umbilical values were significantly higher than simultaneous maternal values (p = 0.004), and a significant relationship was demonstrated between umbilical values and maternal values (r = 0.54, p = 0.0004). Associations between platelet counts and acid-base variables were found to be insignificant in the mother and the umbilical cord.
Platelet count in 38 paired maternal venous and umbilical venous specimens were determined at delivery. Umbilical values were significantly higher than simultaneous maternal values (p = 0.004), and a significant relationship was demonstrated between umbilical values and maternal values (r = 0.54, p = 0.0004). Associations between platelet counts and acid-base variables were found to be insignificant in the mother and the umbilical cord.