title: [Amniotic fluid and blood coagulation].
abstract: A study was made of the incidence and activity of coagulation factors in normal amniotic fluids. According to the results, two groups of amniotic fluid can be distinguished. To group A belong those that are transparent, showing an activity similar to Russell's viper venom. To group B belong the fluids that are milky and translucent. In this second category, factor VIII seems to be a necessary component in order to obtain maximal coagulation activity. The clinical consequences of these facts are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000502:physiology*; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000502:physiology*; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011517:Prothrombin Time
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D005169:Factor VIII
vernacular_title: Fruchtwasser und Blutgerinnung.