Periumbilical blood sampling

Periumbilical blood sampling

Periumbilical blood sampling: Periumbilical blood sampling is the aspiration of fetal blood from the umbilical cord, using ultrasound technology to direct needle aspiration through the maternal abdominal wall; the blood cells are analyzed for chromosome abnormalities, hereditary disorders, and anemia, to name a few. This procedure can cause fetal complications.

Periumbilical blood sampling: Other Names

Other names for Periumbilical blood sampling include:

• Cordocentesis
• PUBS

Symptoms Associated with Periumbilical blood sampling

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Periumbilical blood sampling:

• High-risk pregnancy

Diseases Associated with Periumbilical blood sampling

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Periumbilical blood sampling:

• Fetal anemia
• Chromosome abnormalities
• Blood disorders
• Blood type
• Rh incompatibility

Basic Information: Periumbilical blood sampling

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Periumbilical blood sampling' may be involved.

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