A patient in her 30th week of gestation needs to undergo routine screening to detect risk for pre-eclampsia.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Protein C, blood
B)Protein S, blood
C)Total protein, urine
D)Total protein, blood

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Total protein in urine is the most appropriate test for detecting risk of pre-eclampsia in a pregnant patient. High levels of protein in urine can indicate kidney damage, which is a common complication of pre-eclampsia. Protein C and Protein S are not useful in detecting risk for pre-eclampsia. Total protein in blood is not as reliable as urine for detecting pre-eclampsia.

A Patient in Her 30th Week of Gestation Needs to Undergo