Lumella point-of-care test for assessing pre-eclampsia risk

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others.

The test is intended to be used during pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia is more common in women with pre-existing diabetes. Diabetes may be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Women over 40 have a higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia than women under 40. The Lumella test may be appropriate for people who do not identify as women but are pregnant. Pregnancy, disability, age, sex and gender reassignment are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.