Multi-marker screening protocol for fetal abnormalities

Details Multi-marker screening protocol for fetal abnormalities Multi-marker screening protocol for fetal abnormalities

2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Clow, Lori A. (Department: 1631)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Biological or biochemical

C702S022000, C702S181000, C382S128000, C382S282000, C382S286000, C128S916000, C424S009100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10679258

ABSTRACT:
A method of assessing a pregnant woman's risk of having a fetus with a fetal abnormality by determining the fetus' BPD/OFD ratio and using the BPD/OFD ratio in conjunction with one or more other screening markers for the fetal abnormality. Also provided is a method of determining whether a pregnant woman is screen-positive or screen-negative by comparing the BPD/OFD ratio of the pregnant woman's fetus to a risk cut-off level.

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