What criteria must be met to have HELLP syndrome during pregnancy?

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HELLP syndrome is related to preeclampsia HTN and elevated protein occurring after 20 weeks gestation-possibly 6 weeks postpartum. The Severity of HELLP is due to the components of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymesm and low platelets along with preeclampsia. Lactate dehydrogenase deficiency does not correspond with this syndrome. Seizure activity corresponds with Eclampsia not preecampsia or preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. Hyperthermia does not correspond as a necessity for this syndrome

What Criteria Must Be Met to Have HELLP Syndrome During