PlGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected pre-eclampsia (Triage PlGF test, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, DELFIA Xpress PlGF 1-2-3 test, and BRAHMS sFlt-1 Kryptor/BRAHMS PlGF plus Kryptor PE ratio)

Recommendation ID: DG23/2
Question: Further research is recommended on the use of the Triage PlGF test and Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, with standard clinical assessment, to rule-in pre-eclampsia in women presenting with suspected pre-eclampsia between 20 weeks and 34 weeks plus 6 days of gestation. This should specifically investigate how a positive PlGF-based test result (Triage PlGF test result of 12 picograms/ml or less; Elecsys immunoassay sFlt 1/PlGF ratio of greater than 38) used to rule-in pre-eclampsia would affect management decisions on time to delivery and the outcomes associated with this.
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): None

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance: PlGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected pre-eclampsia (Triage PlGF test, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, DELFIA Xpress PlGF 1-2-3 test, and BRAHMS sFlt-1 Kryptor/BRAHMS PlGF plus Kryptor PE ratio)
Number: DG23
Date issued: May 2016

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	31/05/2016