Quantitative fetal fibronectin for prediction of preterm birth in asymptomatic twin pregnancy.

Katy KuhrtNatasha Hezelgrave-ElliottSarah Jane StockRachel TribePaul T SeedAndrew H Shennan

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2020)

Quantitative fetal fibronectin measured from 22 to 27+6 weeks of gestation accurately predicts spontaneous preterm birth at <30 weeks of gestation. Tests undertaken earlier are of limited value. Consideration of cervical length or prior history in addition to quantitative fetal fibronectin strengthens prediction.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
low birth weight
high resolution
type iii
preterm infants
mass spectrometry