Provided herein are methods, combinations, and kits for screening and treating a subject. In practicing the methods a sample, such as urine, blood, plasma, saliva, cervical fluid, vaginal fluid or a tissue sample, is obtained from a subject; if the level of a marker, such as a foetal restricted antigen or estriol, is indicative of a risk of imminent or preterm delivery, a progestational agent is administered to the subject. BY virtue of administration of the agent delivery can be delayed.
本文提供了用于筛查和治疗受试者的方法、组合和试剂盒。在实施这些方法时,要从受试者身上获取尿液、血液、血浆、唾液、宫颈液、阴道液或组织样本等样本;如果胎儿限制性抗原或
雌三醇等标记物的
水平表明存在即将分娩或早产的风险,则要向受试者施用孕激素。通过使用这种药剂,可以推迟分娩。