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Leukocyte esterase activity in human amniotic fluid for the rapid detection of chorioamnionitis

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: Chorioamnionitis plays an important role in perinatal morbidity and mortality. Fast and accurate diagnosis poses a major problem. A prospective study was performed to assess the value of positive leukocyte esterase test (Chemstrip 9) for the diagnosis of chorioamnionitis during labor. We evaluated 21 patients with chorioamnionitis in labor at term and used 21 matched control subjects. The sensitivity and specificity of leukocyte esterase activity were compared with those of amniotic fluid cultures, Gram stains, maternal pyrexia and leukocytosis, and fetal tachycardia. The sensitivity in diagnosing chorioamnionitis was 91% and the specificity was 95%. The use of this test strip could provide a rapid, inexpensive screening test for chorioamnionitis.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80039-x

Authors: Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, Timothy R.B. Johnson, Craig A. Winkel

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,410