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.
