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. 1986 Oct;155(4):758-60.
doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(86)80015-1.

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening, maternal weight, and detection efficiency

J N Macri, R V Kasturi, D A Krantz, K E Koch

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening, maternal weight, and detection efficiency

J N Macri et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1986 Oct.

Abstract

Various methods of adjusting maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein levels based on maternal weight have been recommended in order to more appropriately assign risk in maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening. These adjustments may, however, result in a larger proportion of pregnancies designated as having increased risk and reduction in detection accuracy.

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