Alpha-fetoprotein normal values

We recently read the letter to the editor written by Gale et al. As a result of the remarkable improvements in neonatal intensive care, an increasing number of premature babies are now able to survive beyond the neonatal period. Therefore, there also seems to be a great need to know the normal value...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1989-04, Vol.83 (4 Pt 2), p.640-640
Main Authors: Caglar, M K, Bakkeren, J A, Geven, W B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
alpha-Fetoproteins - analysis
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn - blood
Reference Values
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Summary:We recently read the letter to the editor written by Gale et al. As a result of the remarkable improvements in neonatal intensive care, an increasing number of premature babies are now able to survive beyond the neonatal period. Therefore, there also seems to be a great need to know the normal values of α-fetoprotein in these babies that were not fully mentioned in that article. Goraya et al reported plasma α-fetoprotein levels in premature babies of various gestational ages, including some term neonates.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.83.4.640