Should I have the maternal serum triple or quadruple test (triple or quad screen)?

References

Citations

  1. Benn PA, et al. (2003). Incorporation of inhibin-A in second trimester screening for Down syndrome. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 101(3): 451–454.

  2. Cunningham FG, et al. (2005). Prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy. In Williams Obstetrics, 22nd ed., pp. 313–339. New York: McGraw-Hill.


Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: November 30, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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