In:
Clinical Chemistry, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 27, No. 1 ( 1981-01-01), p. 133-134
Kurzfassung:
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein concentrations are influenced by maternal weight during the second trimester. Heavier pregnant women have lower median values, apparently as a result of a diluting effect of larger blood volume. This phenomenon is of clinical interest because alpha-fetoprotein concentration in a pregnant woman's serum is one of the factors considered in assessing risk of poor outcome. A revision of the reference interval for alpha-fetoprotein to take body weight into account might improve its use as a diagnostic aid, especially in heavier women.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0009-9147
,
1530-8561
DOI:
10.1093/clinchem/27.1.133
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publikationsdatum:
1981
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