How long does a fetal scalp blood sample take

摘要: The study aim was to identify the time from a decision perform fetal blood sample result of test being available. A total 100 consecutive scalp samples taken on women in labour were identified gas analysers delivery suite. Eighty-nine percent attempts yielded result. median 18 minutes (interquartile range 12-25 minutes). In 9% women, took longer than 30 minutes. This is important clinically when repeated testing required or second stage operative vaginal achievable. Furthermore, retrospectively analysing cases with poor outcome, obtain needs be into account determining at which baby could have been delivered.