Biochemical tests for abnormalities in pregnancy

Title: Biochemical tests for abnormalities in pregnancy
Creator: Tran, H. A.
Relation: Abnormal Laboratory Results p. 192-199
Relation: http://www.mheducation.co.uk/html/0070998426.html
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Resource Type: book chapter
Date: 2011
Description: Pregnancy induces major physiological, hormonal and biochemical changes to achieve optimal outcomes for the baby and mother. When the pregnancy deviates from its normal course, there are many biochemical markers that can be used to assess these abnormalities. As biochemical assessments are only one part of obstetric care, results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical and medical imaging data. Imaging is especially important and can be used to assess many placental and fetal abnormalities. Ultrasonography continues to improve and be refined in the early detection of fetal structural defects. It has equalled, if not superseded, biochemical testing in many aspects of obstetric care.
Subject: pregnancy; biochemical markers; obstetric care
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1061296
Identifier: uon:16929
Identifier: ISBN:9780070998421
Language: eng

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