Short description
Pre-eclampsia is a syndrome which can present from 20 weeks of pregnancy, probably due to an alteration in the maternal uteroplacental blood flow. This is one of the main causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early detection of pre-eclampsia is key for the survival of the mother and the foetus. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication which occurs in 3-5% of pregnancies. Sometimes pre-eclampsia does not cause symptoms, high blood pressure can appear suddenly or slowly. Women with chronic hypertension and existing conditions before pregnancy require special medical supervision and follow-up.
PRE-ECLAMPSIA TEST
Short description
Pre-eclampsia is a syndrome which can present from 20 weeks of pregnancy, probably due to an alteration in the maternal uteroplacental blood flow. This is one of the main causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early detection of pre-eclampsia is key for the survival of the mother and the foetus. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication which occurs in 3-5% of pregnancies. Sometimes pre-eclampsia does not cause symptoms, high blood pressure can appear suddenly or slowly. Women with chronic hypertension and existing conditions before pregnancy require special medical supervision and follow-up.
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This test is based on measuring sFIT (Soluble FMS Tyrosine Kinase) 1) and PlGF (Placenta Growth Factor), as it has been shown that the ratio of both allow the risk of developing Pre-eclampsia to be known.
WHAT’S IT FOR?
Prediction of the risk of suffering pre-eclampsia from the 20th week of pregnancy, both early onset pre-eclampsia (20th-33rd week of pregnancy +6 days) and late onset pre-eclampsia (34th week of pregnancy - end of pregnancy)
WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?
Blood analysis of the pregnant woman
WHO’S IT FOR?
This test is recommended for pregnant women who present the following risk factors:
- Antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Kidney disease.
- Pre-eclampsia in a previous pregnancy.
- Lupus erythematosus.
- Nulliparity.
- Chronic hypertension.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Multiple pregnancies.
- Family history of cardiovascular disease.
- Obesity.
Requirements:
Prescription from a medical specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, who will advise the patient in cases of results of high risk and who should carry out patient follow-up
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type of sample: 1 ml Serum (2-8 ºC - Refrigerate).
It is not necessary to fast before taking the test.
Delivery of results: 4 working days
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