Biochemical tests in pregnancy

Title: Biochemical tests in pregnancy
Creator: Tran, H. A.
Relation: Abnormal Laboratory Results p. 184-191
Relation: http://www.mheducation.co.uk/html/0070998426.html
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Resource Type: book chapter
Date: 2011
Description: Pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon with many biochemical changes ranging from alterations in electrolyte concentrations to more complex changes in cortisol and calcium metabolism. The results of biochemical tests during pregnancy may therefore differ from the usual reference ranges so they may be mistakenly interpreted as abnormal. This can lead to unnecessary and potentially dangerous therapeutic actions. If there is doubt about a result, contact the laboratory to ask if the result reflects the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Further investigation and treatment can be recommended if appropriate.
Subject: pregnancy; biochemical markers; biochemical testing
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1061299
Identifier: uon:16930
Identifier: ISBN:9780070998421
Language: eng

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