Significance - findings regarding the presence of xanthine oxidase and uric acid in different blood locations may provide a scientific basis for understanding the source of them in preeclamptic women. Aim - detecting Xanthine oxidase and uric acid levels in both umbilical cord artery and vein as well as maternal blood (3 locations). Methods - samples will be collected from pregnant women with and without diagnosis of preeclampsia with blood uric acid > 6 mg/dL. Than the study population will be divided into groups matching the three locations. The investigators will describe and compare outcome levels (including Xanthine oxidase, uric acid).
Findings regarding the presence of xanthine oxidase and uric acid in different blood locations is important in preeclamptic women. We aim to detecting Xanthine oxidase and uric acid levels in both umbilical cord artery and vein as well as maternal blood (3 locations) in pregnant women with and without diagnosis of preeclampsia. The study population will be divided into groups matching the three locations in order to describe and compare outcome levels.