Correlation of haematological parameters and C-reactive protein between cord blood and first post-natal blood sample in preterm neonates: A prospective observational study.
Avi SanghaviSaumil DesaiRuchi NanavatiDaksha PrabhatPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)
There is a strong correlation between the majority of haematological parameters and CRP obtained from the cord blood with the first post-natal blood sample in preterm neonates, except the platelet count. Hence, umbilical cord blood is a feasible and reliable alternative source for assessment of haematological parameters and CRP for the first post-natal blood sample, thereby avoiding a painful prick in these fragile preterm neonates.