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Median Values For Second-Trimester Maternal Serum Αlpha Fetoprotein And Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Double Test) At Aga Khan University Hospital-Nairobi, Nancy A. Okinda
Theses & Dissertations
Aim
To establish median values for second trimester maternal serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) at Aga Khan University Hospital- Nairobi (AKUH-N) using the Abbott Micro particle Enzyme immunoassay.
Specific objectives
•To perform measurements of second trimester maternal serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and to establish observed and regressed median values.
•To establish regression coefficients for regressed medians of AFP and HCG.
•To compare these data with data obtained from other geographical regions.
Methodology
330 serum samples from women of gestational ages 15 to 20 weeks were analyzed for AFP and HCG. Observed …