Enzyme and Hormone Testing in Pregnancy

Synopsis: Biochemical tests of feto-placental well-being depend on the measurement in the mother of materials which differ from those in the non-pregnant adult. The two most popular tests at the present time are measurement of oestrogens and hPL. The main problems with these tests are the lack of information on the biochemical role of these materials and the very substantial overlap between normal and abnormal. Despite this, however, they have been shown to be of great value in a number of clinical situations and, in particular, in the diagnosis of intrauterine growth retardation. Recent developments include the introduction of new specific fetoplacental products, the evaluation of specific tests for placental transfer, and the use of biochemical tests as a screening procedure in all pregnancies.
Series: Current Research in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 33 min.
Year of production: 1979
Availability: Sale
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: biochemistry; enzymes; hormones; obstetrics; pregnancy - human

Producer

J C Smith

Contributor

Geoffrey Chamberlain

Cast

T Chard

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