Miscarriage test

Now practically in any drugstore you can get a test that will help to determine a woman the presence of pregnancy. In this case, some tests have the ability to determine an approximate time limit. But in the near future there will be tests, which will make it possible to determine the probability of twin birth. Based on the analysis of proteins present in the urine, they will also be able to predict the possibility of miscarriage.

Most often, an unfavorable outcome of pregnancy occurs in the first three months - this period accounts for about 75% of all miscarriages. Using a test developed in the UK by MAP Diagnostics, it will be possible to determine the probability of this event at a much earlier time. Stephen Butler( the founder of the firm) believes that this will give future parents information on the successful birth of a baby. Also, using this test, you can determine the likelihood of the appearance of twins, the development of pre-eclampsia.

The developers of the test used a non-invasive approach, during which they proceeded from the fact that the embryo secretes proteins, traces of which can be found in the mother's urine.

A small spectrometer is used to analyze these proteins, which, with the help of the program, detects the necessary substances.

In the development of this test, scientists have tried various algorithms that analyze the composition of urine. The study involved samples from 121 women who were at different periods of pregnancy( from 6 to 10 weeks).Investigating the protein tracks in the samples, the scientists identified combinations that could give information about the probability of miscarriage. Also, algorithms were developed that determine the possibility of twin birth.

In the plans of specialists from the MAP Diagnostics laboratory to make attempts that would allow to combine several algorithms into one and immediately give information on the outcome of pregnancy. It is also required to conduct research on a sufficient number of urine samples - they need at least 10 thousand to ensure that the test has been harmonized and could be used for wide application.

If we talk about the practical use of such a test, then the ethical side of it remains open. If data are obtained that speak in favor of a high probability of the birth of twins, this will allow the woman to be better prepared for such an event. As for the negative result, here all efforts of physicians should be aimed at its prevention.

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