Creamatocrit: simple clinical technique for estimating fat concentration and energy value of human milk

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 ener...

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Published in:BMJ 1978-04, Vol.1 (6119), p.1018-1020
Main Authors: Lucas, A, Gibbs, J A, Lyster, R L, Baum, J D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body fat
Capillary tubes
Centrifugation
Cream
Dietary Fats - analysis
Energy Metabolism
Energy value
Estimation methods
Human milk fat
Humans
Medical research
Methods
Milk
Milk fat
Milk, Human - analysis
Milk, Human - metabolism
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0007-1447
0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.1.6119.1018