The value of qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin in vaginal washing fluid for diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes

Authors

  • Farideh Movahed
  • Khadijeh Elmizadeh
  • Amir Javadi
  • Akram Choopani

Keywords:

Chemical biomarkers, Premature rupture of membranes, Qualitative hCG test.

Abstract

Objective: This study was performed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of qualitative hCG testing of vaginal washings for diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).
Methodology: A total of 92 singleton pregnant women at 20

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Published

2012-08-29

How to Cite

Movahed, F., Elmizadeh, K., Javadi, A., & Choopani, A. (2012). The value of qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin in vaginal washing fluid for diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 28(5). Retrieved from https://www.pjms.org.pk/index.php/pjms/article/view/17535

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 5 (2012): October - December 2012 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles