Following intrauterine death, serum AFP rises while hCG and oestriol fall.
Does anyone have data on how quickly this occurs? If these results are
"normal" how recently could foetal death have occurred?
Thanks
Steve
Steve Holding
Principal Clinical Scientist
Immunology Department
Hull Royal Infirmary
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