Method and apparatus for antenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities
US5772584A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/906
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus capable of receiving measurements relating to a fetus carried by a pregnant woman and computer means for comparing these measurements to reference data to determine fetal abnormalities. The measurements relate to the difference between the gestational age of the woman, as determined by reference to the menstrual period, and biometric measurement of the fetus. The apparatus can be used for antenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities.
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