SOLUBLE FMS-LIKE TYROSINE KINASE 1
What does SOLUBLE FMS-LIKE TYROSINE KINASE 1 measure?
This test measures soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1), a circulating protein involved in blood vessel development and placental function. It may be used during pregnancy as part of an assessment of placental health and conditions associated with high blood pressure, including suspected pre-eclampsia. Results are interpreted alongside clinical findings and, when appropriate, other laboratory tests.
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