Practicing specialists in pathology, laboratory medicine, and obstetrics
comprehensively summarize the latest scientific findings and their
experiences in the use and interpretation of laboratory testing in
patients who are pregnant or experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Topics of interest include the effects of normal physiological changes
on test results, test selection for diagnosis, changes in reference
ranges, monitoring the pregnant patient, new technologies, and the
limitations of laboratory testing. The authors not only clearly explain
currently used test methods and technologies for the nontechnical
reader, but also provide comprehensive details for laboratory
professionals. The comprehensive appendix that compiles published normal
reference ranges by first, second, and third trimester consttitutes an
excellent resource for professionals caring for pregnant women.