This procedure can also be used for diagnostic purposes such as karyotyping, as well as the amniocentesis. However, it can also be used to take fetal blood gases, antibody titers and in some cases when an intrauterine fetal transfusion is necessary.
Yes, it is different from the amniocentesis.
This procedure can also be used for diagnostic purposes such as karyotyping, as well as the amniocentesis. However, it can also be used to take fetal blood gases, antibody titers and in some cases when an intrauterine fetal transfusion is necessary.
It has a 1-2% procedure related pregnancy loss.
Reference: Kaplan Lecture Notes: OBGYN
pichon240 6 months ago
Is this different from an amnio?
brandedprincess 2 years ago