DNA concentrations in amniotic fluid according to gestational age and fetal sex: data from 2573 samples
DNA concentrations in amniotic fluid vary according to gestational age and are higher in pregnancies of female fetuses. This should be considered when determining the volume of fluid extracted and the timing of amniocentesis, with greater volumes needed in earlier stages of pregnancy.
Authors
- Tamar Tenne
- Yoel Gofin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3233-258X)
- Rivka Sukenik‐Halevy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4418-7551)
- Ran Svirsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6884-6502)
- Dana Lavi Ben Atav
- Sharon Perlman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8023-0679)
- Meytal Liberman
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Rabin Medical Center (IL)
- Assuta Medical Center (IL)
- Meir Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-024-07698-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11
Funders
- Tel Aviv University