[Aldolase activity and the lactate level in the cord blood as objective indicators of the status of newborn infants by the Apgar score]. / Wartosci aktywnosci aldolazy i poziomu mlecznów w krwi pepowinowej jako obiektywizacja oceny stanu noworodków wg skali Apgar.

In 63 newborns with general clinical status evaluated by means of the Apgar score the lactate level and aldolase activity were determined in cord blood. A greatly raised mean level of both these biochemical indicators of tissue hypoxia was demonstrated in newborns with low Apgar score. A considerable scatter of the determined biochemical parameters was noted in newborns born in serious condition and having identical low Apgar score.