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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Neil Pooran

Test for pre-eclampsia recommended in pregnancy – but what is it?

A test which can detect a potentially life-threatening condition in pregnancy has been recommended for use in Scotland.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has recommended the test, which can identify preterm pre-eclampsia between weeks 20 to 36 of pregnancy. The test measures levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) in the blood.

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