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Recent studies indicate that treatment with low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Thus, early prediction of preeclampsia is needed. Low serum concentrations of hyperglycosylated human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG-h) are associated with early pregnancy loss. We therefore studied whether it may serve as an early marker of preeclampsia. ⋯ hCG-h is a promising first trimester marker for early-onset preeclampsia. Addition of PAPP-A and maternal risk factors may improve the results.