| Literature DB >> 2467833 |
F Olajide1, M J Kitau, T Chard.
Abstract
Maternal serum alphafetoprotein was assayed in 436 women presenting for termination of pregnancy at 6 to 12 weeks. The normal range for each week is presented. There was a progressive rise of AFP levels from week 7 onwards, but a clear separation from non-pregnant values was only apparent after 8 weeks. The definition of a 'low normal' range for the identification of cases at risk of Down's syndrome will probably only be possible at 11 weeks or later.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2467833 DOI: 10.1016/0028-2243(89)90058-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol ISSN: 0301-2115 Impact factor: 2.435