[Evaluation of fetal lung maturity with the measurement of enzymatic activities in amniotic fluid: comparison of three ratios]

Ann Biol Clin (Paris). 1991;49(2):105-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Measurement, in amniotic fluid, of gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) alkaline phosphatase and of thermostable and thermolabile (TLAP) isoenzyme allows to anticipate the unexpected risk of hyaline membrane disease. ROC method adapted to three ratio of these enzymatic activities shows that TLAP/GGT is the most performant at the level of 0.9 with a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 60%.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism*
  • Amniotic Fluid / enzymology*
  • Female
  • Fetal Organ Maturity
  • Humans
  • Lung / embryology*
  • Pregnancy
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase / metabolism*

Substances

  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase