INTRODUCTION TO PRENATAL CARE - Ky CHFS

Maternal serum screening has become an important, non-invasive, diagnostic tool to screen for several congenital and chromosomal abnormalities. The Triple Screen measures alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and unconjugated estriol levels. If a fourth substance, Inhibin – A, is added then it is called a Quadruple Screen. ................
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