Article
First‐trimester screening for trisomy 21 combining biochemistry and ultrasound at individually optimal gestational ages. An interventional study
1 Jul 2004
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of the Combined Test in the prenatal detection of trisomy 21 in the general pregnant population using a new timing for the screening approach. METHODS: First-trimester maternal serum biochemical markers (pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A and free-beta hCG) were determined in maternal serum at 7 to 12 weeks. Fetal nuchal translucency and gestational age were assessed at...
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