Ch. 1. Tests using single markers -- Ch. 2. Tests using multiple markers -- Ch. 3. Neural tube defects -- Ch. 4 Down's syndrome -- Ch. 5. X-linked disorders -- Ch. 6. Tay-Sachs disease -- Ch. 7. Infections -- Ch. 8. Disorders associated with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy -- Ch. 9. Disorders associated with high blood pressure -- Ch. 10. Acquired haematological disorders -- Ch. 11. Genetic haematological disorders -- Ch. 12. Rhesus and other haemolytic diseases -- Ch. 13. Cystic fibrosis -- Ch. 14. Phenylketonuria and other inherited metabolic defects -- Ch. 15. Congenital hypothyroidism -- Ch. 16. Congenital dislocation of the hip -- Ch. 17. Ultrasound as an ancillary investigation in the management of pregnancy -- Ch. 18. Ultrasound scanning for congenital abnormalities -- Ch. 19. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling -- Ch. 20. Fetal blood and tissue sampling -- Ch. 21. Continuous electronic fetal monitoring during labor -- Ch. 22. Ethics of antenatal and neonatal screening -- Ch. 23. Conclusions
Summary
This work provides an up-to-date evaluation of antenatal and neonatal screening. Each disorder is defined and the screening tests used are analysed quantitatively. Guidance is given on how screening should be conducted while research needs are covered
