The Primary Reason for Evaluating Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels in Maternal

question 9

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for evaluating alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in maternal serum is to determine whether the fetus has which?

• A) Hemophilia
• B) Sickle cell anemia
• C) A neural tube defect
• D) A normal lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio

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