The use of percutaneous umbilical blood sampling in immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Nov;159(5):1066-8. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(88)90414-0.

Abstract

Maternal immune thrombocytopenic purpura has been associated with profound fetal and neonatal thrombocytopenia. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling offers a reliable method of determining the fetal platelet count antenatally and optimizing obstetric management. We present our experience with this technique in 19 gestations.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Specimen Collection / methods*
  • Female
  • Fetal Blood*
  • Humans
  • Immune System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • Platelet Count
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / blood
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / diagnosis*
  • Scalp / blood supply