Fetal fibronectin improves the accuracy of diagnosis of preterm labor

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to assess the utility of cervicovaginal expression of fetal fibronectin in the diagnosis of preterm labor. STUDY DESIGN: Women seen between 24 and 34 weeks' gestation with symptoms of preterm labor, intact membranes, and cervical dilatation

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 1995-07, Vol.173 (1), p.141-145
Main Authors: Iams, Jay D., Casal, David, McGregor, James A., Goodwin, T.Murphy, Seshadri Kreaden, Usha, Lowensohn, Richard, Lockitch, Gillian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cervix Uteri - physiopathology
Female
Fetal Proteins - analysis
fibronectin
Fibronectins - analysis
Genital system. Mammary gland
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Obstetric Labor, Premature - diagnosis
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Pregnancy
prematurity
Preterm labor diagnosis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Time Factors
Uterine Contraction
Vaginal Smears
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to assess the utility of cervicovaginal expression of fetal fibronectin in the diagnosis of preterm labor. STUDY DESIGN: Women seen between 24 and 34 weeks' gestation with symptoms of preterm labor, intact membranes, and cervical dilatation
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/0002-9378(95)90182-5