Term: Manitoba Maternal Serum Screening Programme (MMSSP) Data

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Last Updated: 2014-06-24

Definition:

The Manitoba Maternal Serum Screening Programme (MMSSP) data contains information on prenatal genetic screens for approximately 65% of Manitoban pregnancies each year. Data include outcomes of screens (blood tests) for chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects, records of gestational age when blood was drawn, physician reports, prenatal testing, early complications, and mother and fetus/infant demographics.

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