title: Comparison of two immunoassay methods for the determination of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid.
abstract: We compared two immunoassay methods for determination of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid. The two methods showed a very good correlation and this is further confirmed by the clinical study. The electroimmunoassay (rocket immunoelectrophoresis) seems suitable for a small laboratory, whereas radioimmunoassay may be a better choice for a large laboratory.
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins