[The micro-ESR with the capillary tube inclined to 45 degrees in the "sepsis screen" of neonatal infection due to beta-hemolytic B-group Streptococcus]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1992 Sep-Oct;14(5):507-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors describe the advantages of a new method to determinate the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (micro-ESR) during neonatal GBS infections. They utilize a capillary tube placed at a 45 degrees angle and have the results of this test only after 15 minutes. The micro-ESR is proposed as a simple and quick method of sepsis screen in term and preterm newborns.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Blood Sedimentation*
  • Hematologic Tests / instrumentation
  • Hematologic Tests / methods
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Streptococcal Infections / blood
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcus agalactiae*
  • Time Factors