Practicalities of Implementation
The choice of which PlGF-based test to implement in a maternity unit is
likely to be dictated by the unique practicalities of each platform,
which are outlined in Box 1.
Despite the clinical and financial advantages of PlGF-based testing,
there have been barriers to adoption encountered in a government-funded
healthcare system such as the UK. These are outlined in Box 2.
Therefore, each maternity unit will need to bring together all
stakeholders in order to choose which PlGF-based test best suits their
needs and setting. It is fundamental that the clinical, laboratory and
financial teams work in partnership, so that every partner understands
the implications of testing.