Ratios of sFlt-1 to P1GF or endoglin to P1GF as biomarkers for preeclampsia related adverse outcomes after birth
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of a female subject to develop postpartum HELLP syndrome, postpartum preeclampsia, or postpartum eclampsia. The method is based on the determination of the levels of i) sFlt-1 and PlGF, or ii) Endoglin and PlGF in a first sample obtained from said subject before delivery of baby, and a second sample of from said subject obtained after delivery of baby. Moreover, encompassed by the invention are devices and kits for carrying out the method of the present invention.
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