Abstract
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels were measured in 198 cord blood samples from 192 apparently normal pregnancies from 24 weeks of gestation to term. Simple linear regression analysis yielded a standard curve for IgM development during pregnancy showing a 0.5 mg/dl increase in IgM per week of gestation. This curve allows the comparison of fetal IgM levels from pregnancies considered to be at risk for intrauterine infection.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cordocentesis
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Female
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Fetal Blood / immunology*
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Fetal Diseases / blood
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Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
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Fetal Diseases / immunology
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin M / blood*
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Infections / blood
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Infections / diagnosis
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Infections / embryology
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Infections / immunology
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Obstetric Labor, Premature
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Pregnancy
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Prenatal Diagnosis
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Regression Analysis