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Ferning in amniotic fluid: Is it a useful indicator of ruptured membranes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)The presence of arborized crystals (ferning) in amniotic fluid is both sensitive (74%-100%) and specific (77%-100%) for diagnosing rupture of membranes in laboring women who report loss of fluid (strength of recommendation ...