Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads

To determine if high alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level in vaginal blood collected on a sanitary pad can assist with detecting an active miscarriage.

Source: Fertility and Sterility - January 15, 2021 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Amir Mor, Mursal Gardezi, Karen Jubanyik, Burcin Simsek, David B. Seifer, Pasquale Patrizio, Ecem Esencan, Gizem Imamoglu, Man Zhang, Stephanie M. Nichols-Burns, Hugh S. Taylor Tags: Original article Source Type: research