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What blood tests do dr's run if they suspect preeclampsia?
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One of the: Best tests is to determine the protein in the urine after its collected for 24 hours. If over 300 mg then a positive test. Bloodwork to include a chemistry panel and for elevated liver enzymes blood count to check anemia and platelets. These are the routinely performed labs, good luck.
Answered 7/6/2014
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LFT, UA, CBC: Sometimes abnormal placentas begin to breakdown at 20wks, leading to exposure of mom to some of dad's placental genes and lead to an "allergic" reaction where the vessels spasm and platelets are drawn away (thrombocytopenia). The spasm causes high BP, HA, liver dysfunction, vision changes, and protein in the urine; leads to maternal seizure, decreased baby growth, and sometimes placental abruption
Answered 5/29/2015
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