The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is set to roll out a novel same-day blood test, called placental growth factor (PLGF) testing, to detect pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.
Pre-eclampsia is a fatal condition in pregnant women and can impact their babies, leading to long stays in hospital.
The PLGF test is the first-of-its-kind in the world to check for pre-eclampsia, the NHS noted.
The test aids in ruling out the condition on the same day, and in turn, reduces stress and anxiety. It also permits the initiation of treatment quickly when necessary.
