thread: What does 80th centile mean?

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  1. November 21st, 2008, 07:34 AM #1
    puppies
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    What does 80th centile mean?

    Does anyone know what this comment means on your report from an ultra sound? At my 3rd trimester progress growth and well being scan at 28 weeks they had a comment that said 'The estimated fetal weight is 1403 g +/- 15% (ie; 80th centile for 28 weeks 2 days).

    Just curious...
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  2. November 21st, 2008, 07:47 AM #2
    paradise lost Guest

    80th %ile means compared to the general population 79% will be smaller and 20% will be bigger than your baby at your stage of pregnancy. In real terms it means very little because ultrasounds aren't hugely accurate.

    HTH

    Bx
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  3. November 21st, 2008, 10:33 AM #3
    puppies
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    Ah that makes sense. Thanks for that.
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