Abstract:Original research article produced in increasing concentrations with a peak at delivery (2). Maternal serum PAPP-A has prognostic value in first trimester screening test for aneuploidies in combination with maternal age, free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (free beta-hCG) and fetal nuchal translucency (NT) measurements (3-5). Several studies indicate an association between abnormal PAPP-A levels and some adverse perinatal and birth outcomes. In fact, low first trimester PAPP-A relates to preterm birth, earl… Show more
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