Pre-eclampsia laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Zand, M.D.[2] Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [3]

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of preeclampsia include: elevated liver enzyme tests, thrombocytopenia, elevated serum creatinine, and elevated serum uric acid. An elevated concentration of liver enzymes, low platelets, and hemolysis are diagnostic of HELLP syndrome.

Laboratory Findings

• Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of preeclampsia include: elevated liver enzyme tests, thrombocytopenia, elevated serum creatinine, and elevated serum uric acid .
• An elevated concentration of liver enzymes, low platelets, and hemolysis are diagnostic of HELLP syndrome.