References

1. Cousins, L.M. et al. (2005) AmniSure® placental alpha microglobulin-1 rapid immunoassay versus standard diagnostic methods for detection of rupture of membranes. Am. J. Perinatol. 22, 317–20. – Read here 
2. Lee, S.E. et al. (2007) Measurement of placental alpha-microglobulin-1 in cervicovaginal discharge to diagnose rupture of membranes. Obstet. Gynecol. 109, 634–40. – Read here  
3. Neil and Wallace (2010) – Is AmniSure® useful in the management of women with prelabour rupture of the membranes? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2010; 50: 534–538. – Read here
4. Caughey, AB.. et al. (2008) Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. Rev. Obstet. Gynecol;1(1):11–22. – Read here 
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6. Sosa, C.G. et al. (2014) – Comparison of placental alpha microglobulin-1 in vaginal fluid with intra-amniotic injection of indigo carmine for the diagnosis of rupture of membranes. DOI 10.1515/jpm-2013-0245 J. Perinat. Med. 2014; 42(5): 611–616. – Read here 
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Other useful links

• NICE Guidelines 25 – Read here 
• Greentop Guidelines no. 73 – Read here 
• European Guidelines for the management of spontaneous preterm labour, 2011. – Read here