Life-saving world-first NHS test for pregnant women

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A same-day life-saving test to rule out a potentially fatal disease in pregnant women is being rolled out across the NHS.

Period25 Aug 2021

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  • TitleLife-saving world-first NHS test for pregnant women
    Media name/outletNHS England News
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date25/08/21
    DescriptionA same-day life-saving test to rule out a potentially fatal disease in pregnant women is being rolled out across the NHS.

    Known as placental growth factor (PLGF) testing, the new blood test is the first of its kind in the world to rule out pre-eclampsia – a life-threatening condition for both pregnant women and their babies that often results in long hospital stays – and has already helped thousands of expectant mothers.
    URLhttps://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/08/life-saving-world-first-nhs-test-for-pregnant-women/
    PersonsJenny Myers