Simple test for bleeding from vasa praevia.
A rapid test for fetal haemoglobin, based on the resistance of fetal red cells to alkali, showed 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity. This method could be used to identify bleeding from vasa praevia in antepartum haemorrhage.
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005319:Fetal Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000098:blood supply*
D005319:Fetal Hemoglobin