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Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening: the Keesler experience
Military Medicine
|April 1, 1989
Summary
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening is becoming standard practice. This review analyzes initial MSAFP screening results from 761 patients and provides recommendations for military hospitals.
Area of Science:
- Prenatal diagnostics
- Biochemical screening
Background:
- Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening is increasingly adopted in the US and Canada.
- Standardization of MSAFP screening is crucial for widespread implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review initial MSAFP screening results at USAF Medical Center Keesler.
- To offer recommendations for Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals regarding MSAFP testing.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of MSAFP screening data from 761 patients.
- Analysis of initial screening outcomes and associated data.
Main Results:
- Initial results of MSAFP screening in 761 patients were analyzed.
- Key findings from the initial screening period were identified.
Conclusions:
- MSAFP screening is a valuable tool for prenatal diagnostics.
- Recommendations are provided to optimize MSAFP testing in DoD facilities.