Maternal and newborn
HELLP
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets
A severe complication of pregnancy related to preeclampsia, named for its three laboratory features.
What each letter stands for
- 1 Hemolysis — red cells breaking down.
- 2 Elevated Liver enzymes.
- 3 Low Platelet count.
How it gets tested
Tested as what the letters stand for and as the lab pattern that distinguishes it from preeclampsia alone.
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