2021
Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads
Mor A, Gardezi M, Jubanyik K, Simsek B, Seifer DB, Patrizio P, Esencan E, Imamoglu G, Zhang M, Nichols-Burns SM, Taylor HS. Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 462-469. PMID: 33461753, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtrauterine pregnancyVaginal bloodAlpha-fetoproteinOngoing pregnancyAFP levelsSanitary padsHigh alpha-fetoprotein levelsOngoing pregnancy groupProspective cohort studyAlpha-fetoprotein levelsAcademic medical centerPregnancy groupCohort studyMiscarriage casesFirst trimesterOffice visitsMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMEPregnancyMedian levelsMiscarriageBloodAnxiety levelsAFPCharacteristic analysis
1994
Urine hCG beta-subunit core fragment, a sensitive test for ectopic pregnancy
Cole LA, Kardana A, Seifer DB, Bohler HC. Urine hCG beta-subunit core fragment, a sensitive test for ectopic pregnancy. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1994, 78: 497-499. PMID: 7508952, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.78.2.7508952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal pregnancyBeta-core fragmentEmergency roomIntrauterine pregnancyEctopic pregnancyPregnancy levelsUrine samplesNormal levelsNormal intrauterine pregnancyPregnancy serum samplesMicrograms/LPregnancy concentrationsHCG levelsNormal pregnancyAdditional patientsBeta immunoreactivityHCG testPregnancy samplesPregnancyMedian levelsPredictive valueHCGSerum samplesGlycoprotein hormonesSensitive test
1993
Selecting human chorionic gonadotropin immunoassays: Consideration of cross-reacting molecules in first-trimester pregnancy serum and urine
Cole L, Seifer D, Kardana A, Braunstein G. Selecting human chorionic gonadotropin immunoassays: Consideration of cross-reacting molecules in first-trimester pregnancy serum and urine. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1993, 168: 1580-1586. PMID: 8498446, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90802-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman chorionic gonadotropinTotal human chorionic gonadotropin levelHuman chorionic gonadotropin levelsTotal human chorionic gonadotropinChorionic gonadotropin levelsChorionic gonadotropinGonadotropin levelsPregnancy serumFirst trimester pregnancy seraHuman chorionic gonadotropin resultsNicked human chorionic gonadotropinHuman chorionic gonadotropin immunoassaysFree beta subunitGonadotropin resultsEarly pregnancyCross-reacting moleculesHome test kitsPregnancy testBeta assaysGonadotropinMedian levelsDiscordant resultsDifferent commercial kitsSerum samplesFree beta