Table 2.
Neutrophil count by gestational week and postnatal age
| Lower limit at delivery | Lower limit at peak | |
|---|---|---|
| >36 weeks | 3500/mm3 | (after 8 hours) 7500/mm3 |
| 28–36 weeks | 1000/mm3 | (after 6 hours) 3500/mm3 |
| <28 weeks | 500/mm3 | (after 24 hours) 1500/mm3 |
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