Abstract |
The value of a single HPL estimation in serum was assessed in 337 patients with a threatened abortion between 7 and 27 weeks gestation. Serial assays were subsequently performed on 75 of these. A scheme is proposed whereby an HPL result can be given a "favourable", "equivocal" or "unfavourable" prognosis according to its level. Using this scheme a correct prognosis was obtained in 86 per cent of cases between 9 and 19 weeks gestation while an incorrect prognosis was obtained in 3 per cent of cases. There appeared to be little prognostic value after 19 weeks gestation though prior to 9 weeks the results were sufficiently promising to suggest that a more sensitive assay would be useful.
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Authors | M W Gartside, V R Tindall |
Journal | British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
(Br J Obstet Gynaecol)
Vol. 82
Issue 4
Pg. 303-9
(Apr 1975)
ISSN: 0306-5456 [Print] England |
PMID | 1125152
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Abortion, Induced
- Abortion, Threatened
(blood, diagnosis)
- Female
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Length of Stay
- Placental Lactogen
(blood)
- Pregnancy
- Prognosis
- Time Factors
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