Comparative Analysis of Some Coagulation Parameters in Umbilical Cord and Maternal Venous Blood Samples
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/amls.v3i2.12
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The umbilical cord blood is known to contain potentially life-saving cells called stem cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation, offering therapeutic benefits for patients worldwide. The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT),
Prothrombin Time (PT), and International Normalized Ratio (INR) tests are used clinically to assess the integrity of the intrinsic, extrinsic, and common pathways as well as monitor anticoagulant therapy and diagnose coagulation disorder. The difference in the level of APTT, PT, and INR in cord blood and venous blood are yet to be accessed; thus, this study aimed to determine the difference between these parameters in cord blood and venous blood samples from mothers.