Goldstein A I, Farrell R C
Obstet Gynecol. 1978 Mar;51(3):315-7.
Maternal serum and amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein determinations were made at or near term. There appears to be a correlation between elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein and physiologic jaundice of the newborn. It is suggested that this assay might be used as an index of fetal liver maturity when considering elective cesarean section or induction.
在足月或接近足月时测定母血和羊水甲胎蛋白。新生儿甲胎蛋白水平升高与生理性黄疸之间似乎存在相关性。有人提出,在考虑选择性剖宫产或引产时,该检测可作为胎儿肝脏成熟度的一个指标。