Platelet indices during normal pregnancy and pre-eclampsia

Authors
Howarth, S Marshall, LR Barr, AL Evans, S Pontre, M Ryan, N
Citation
S. Howarth et al., Platelet indices during normal pregnancy and pre-eclampsia, BR J BIOMED, 56(1), 1999, pp. 20-22
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
ISSN journal
09674845 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
20 - 22
Database
ISI
SICI code
0967-4845(1999)56:1<20:PIDNPA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) were estimated in 349 normal pregnancies at various gestational stages, and in 30 cases of preeclampsia. A probability plot was constructed from these data using discriminant anal ysis of MPV versus platelet count for the pre-eclamptic versus normal pregn ancies. The sensitivity for pre-eclampsia was 90% (27/30) and the specifici ty was 83.3%. This plot malt be of use in confirming risk of pre-eclampsia.