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Table 1 Protocol for re-dating the pregnancy by ultrasound

From: Gestational age assessment in malaria pregnancy cohorts: a prospective ultrasound demonstration project in Malawi

Biometric measurements

Gestational age by u/s

Accuracy

Criteria for re-dating

BPD and FL

< 20 weeks

± 7 days

Pregnancy re-dated by u/s if measurements > 7 days different from menstrual dates

BPD, FL, & AC

20 to 28 weeks

± 14 days

Pregnancy re-dated by u/s if measurements > 14 days different from menstrual dates

BPD, FL, & AC

> 28 weeks

± 21 days

Pregnancy re-dated by u/s if measurements > 21 days different from menstrual dates

  1. u/s ultrasound, BPD biparietal diameter, FL femur length, AC abdominal circumference.