Which investigation best confirms Pre-eclampsia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Urine protein-creatinine ratio
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Pre-eclampsia is: urine protein-creatinine ratio.
Answer
Urine protein-creatinine ratio.
Why not the others: 'Serum uric acid alone': it is not diagnostic. 'Fasting glucose': it screens for diabetes. 'Urine culture alone': it detects infection.
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