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Abnormal test result

A test or reading outside the expected range that may need repeat measurement or closer follow-up.

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When monitoring is needed and abnormal results

When monitoring is needed and abnormal results

Why monitoring is used in pregnancy Monitoring is most useful when the clinical question is time-sensitive: Is the pregnancy stable? Is a treatment working? Is there early evidence of maternal or fetal deterioration? In principle, the logic is the same across medicine: obtain a baseline, follow trends, and act if the data suggest a meaningful […]