Cord blood
Normal values:
Normal values indicate that all items evaluated are within normal range.
What abnormal results mean:
A low pH (pH<7.25) indicates acidemia, and further evaluation of pH and base deficit values will determine whether the acidemia is a result of little blood flow or oxygen exchange between the mother and placenta, or from cord compression.
A blood culture that is positive for bacteria indicates septicemia.
Elevated levels of glucose indicate maternal diabetes, and your health care provider know that your child should be watched for rebound hypoglycemia.
Elevate bilirubin could indicate:
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