Pregnancy: Tests
Should I have an amniocentesis?
05/14/08, HealthwiseAmniocentesis is a procedure used to take a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a fetus. Amniotic fluid contains cells and waste products from the fetus that can give clues about the fetus's health. The procedure is
Should I have the maternal serum triple or quadruple test (triple or quad screen)?
11/28/08, HealthwiseThe maternal serum triple screen, sometimes called the triple test or MSAFP+ test, measures the amounts of three substances in a pregnant woman's blood: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and estriol (uE3
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Exams and Tests
11/14/08, HealthwiseHigh blood pressure (hypertension) and preeclampsia are typically detected during regular prenatal checkups. Because these conditions can get worse rapidly and can be life-threatening to you and your fetus, it's important that you have re
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Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy - When To Call a Doctor
11/02/07, HealthwiseYour pregnancy will be closely monitored. Discuss possible symptoms early in pregnancy with your health professional. Repeated diagnostic testing will be necessary to monitor the fetus.
Amniocentesis for Rh sensitization during pregnancy
11/02/07, HealthwiseAmniocentesis involves the collection and analysis of an amniotic fluid sample.
Fetal blood sampling (FBS) for Rh sensitization during pregnancy
11/02/07, HealthwiseFetal blood sampling (FBS) is the collecting of fetal blood directly from the umbilical cord or fetus. The fetal blood is tested for signs of anemia and other blood problems. FBS is also known as cordocentesis or percutaneous umbilica
Down Syndrome - Exams and Tests
08/09/07, HealthwiseYou may want to consider genetic testing for Down syndrome if you are planning to become pregnant and you have a family history of the condition. Genetic testing can confirm whether you or your partner carry the translocation chro
Cystic Fibrosis - Exams and Tests
06/26/07, HealthwiseTests to diagnose cystic fibrosis can be done at any time—before pregnancy, during pregnancy, in childhood, or in adulthood. Genetic tests for couples who are planning a pregnancy or who are expecting a baby can help determine whether
Obstetric Panel
08/20/07, HealthwiseAn obstetric panel is a group of blood tests done to check the health of a woman before and during early pregnancy. The results of these tests can help find certain problems during the pregnancy. They can also help guide any treatment ne
Birth Defects Testing
05/20/08, HealthwiseBirth defects tests are done during pregnancy to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when something is wrong with the genetic material (genes or chromosomes), an organ, or body chemistry. A birth
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