1. : The first 6 hours of life 2. :24 hours of life 3. :72 hours of life; WBC: White blood cell; PLT: platelet; NEU: Neutrophil; LYM: Lymphocyte; MPV: Mean platelet volume; PA: Perinatal asphyxia;^a: Friedman test sig.

Table 4.Comparison of blood samples taken in the first 6 hours of life and at 24 and 72 hours