Value of acetylated haemoglobin assay in fetal assessment

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1987-5
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Acetylation of fetal haemoglobin, probably a posttranslational, intracellular, enzyme-mediated reaction, depends upon an adequate supply of glucose and oxygen to the fetus and the nature of the diabetes (if present) in the mother. These complicating factors limit the general usefulness of acetylated fetal haemoglobin assay in fetal assessment.
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CITATION: Macfarlane, C.M., Tsakalakos, N. & Taljaard, J.J.F. 1986. Value of acetylated haemoglobin assay in fetal assessment. S Afr Med J, 71(9):572-573.
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Keywords
Fetal monitoring, Fetal blood -- Examination, Hemoglobin -- Assay, Acetylation
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Macfarlane, C.M., Tsakalakos, N. & Taljaard, J.J.F. 1986. Value of acetylated haemoglobin assay in fetal assessment. S Afr Med J, 71(9):572-573.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7946
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Research Articles (Chemical Pathology)