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A Handbook of Pre-Natal Paediatrics for Obstetricians and Pediatricians pp 29–51Cite as

Assessment of Placental Function

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Much of this chapter deals with complex laboratory techniques. It should be emphasized that until resources and improvements in technique are such that all pregnant women can be screened, their use is limited by careful appraisal of the clinical situation.

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  1. Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK

    Gifford F. Batstone M.B., B.S. (Registrar in Chemical Pathology)

  2. Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK

    Alastair W. Blair M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P.E., D.C.H. (Senior Registrar in Paediatrics)

  3. Yeovil District Hospital, UK

    Jack M. Slater M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.O.G. (Consultant Obstetrician)

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    Gifford F. Batstone M.B., B.S. (Registrar in Chemical Pathology) (Registrar in Chemical Pathology)

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    Alastair W. Blair M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P.E., D.C.H. (Senior Registrar in Paediatrics) (Senior Registrar in Paediatrics)

  3. Yeovil District Hospital, UK

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Batstone, G.F., Blair, A.W., Slater, J.M. (1971). Assessment of Placental Function. In: Batstone, G.F., Blair, A.W., Slater, J.M. (eds) A Handbook of Pre-Natal Paediatrics for Obstetricians and Pediatricians. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-9694-9_3

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