Creamatocrit: simple clinical technique for estimating fat concentration and energy value of human milk.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-22-1978
Abstract
A simple micromethod has been devised for estimating the fat and energy content of human milk based on the centrifugation of milk in a haematocrit centrifuge. The percentage of cream, or "creamatocrit," is read from the haematocrit capillary tube and is linearly related to the fat and energy content. The technique, which is rapid and cheap, may be used in clinical practice, in research, and in epidemiological studies.
Volume
1
Issue
6119
First Page
1018
Last Page
1020
ISSN
0007-1447
Published In/Presented At
Lucas, A., Gibbs, J. A., Lyster, R. L., & Baum, J. D. (1978). Creamatocrit: simple clinical technique for estimating fat concentration and energy value of human milk. British medical journal, 1(6119), 1018–1020. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.6119.1018
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
638579
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article