Which investigation best confirms Preterm labour?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Fetal fibronectin or cervical length scan
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Preterm labour is: fetal fibronectin or cervical length scan.
Answer
Fetal fibronectin or cervical length scan.
Why not the others: 'Urine dipstick alone': it screens for infection. 'Serum CA 125': it is a tumour marker. 'Maternal glucose tolerance test': it screens for gestational diabetes.
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