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The Germano de Sousa Laboratory Medicine Center is certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), which is the world’s leading authority in the field of maternal-fetal medicine and research, directed and coordinated by Prof. K. Nicolaides, and is thus an FMF international reference laboratory.

First-Trimester
Combined Screening The Germano de Sousa Laboratory Medicine Center is certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) for Prenatal Diagnosis · First-Trimester Combined Screening, and is therefore an FMF Reference Laboratory for First-Trimester Prenatal Diagnosis.

Often referred to as Down syndrome, it is a genetic condition resulting from an extra copy of chromosome 21, instead of the usual pair. This genetic condition (aneuploidy) can lead to developmental delays—both motor and mental—as well as changes in body and facial structure.

What are the symptoms of Influenza A? Sudden onset of fever (above 38°C), cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea, or vomiting (although these are not typical of seasonal flu, they have been observed in some cases of infection with the Influenza A (H1N1) virus).

The Influenza A test, specifically for the Influenza A/H1N1 virus, is a crucial diagnostic tool for detecting the presence of the virus in the body.

The Influenza A virus enters the respiratory tract (through the mouth or nose) via airborne droplets—when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.

Influenza A, caused by the influenza A virus, is a respiratory disease that has been a cause for concern among healthcare professionals and the general public due to its potential for transmission and its impact on public health.

It is the endocrine gland that produces the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (thyroxine or T4). These are chemicals that act as messengers in distant parts of the body.