Investigations performed (number of cases)
| Type of investigation | Requested | Result | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM, postmortem. | |||
| Chromosomal analysis | 52 | Failed | 23 |
| Normal | 22 | ||
| Absent | 5 | ||
| Abnormal | 2 (trisomy 21 and 18) | ||
| Microbiology | 56 | No growth | 20 |
| PM flora | 26 | ||
| Group B streptococcus | 10 (9 vaginal commensals) | ||
| Virology | 55 | No growth | 35 |
| Absent | 20 | ||
| Abnormal results | 0 | ||