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ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is the best marker known for detection of open neural tube defects (ONTDS). It tends to be elevated in the blood of women and fetuses with ONTDS, and tends to be lower in the blood of women carrying fetuses with Down Syndrome...
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MATERNAL SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY (MSB) In maternal serum biochemistry, certain biochemical substances are measured in the blood of the mother at specific times in pregnancy. These substances are called hormones. Their values vary depending on which abnormality is being...
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FETAL BLOOD SAMPLING (FBS) Is also referred to as Cordocentesis. It involves the introduction and aspiration of fetal blood from the fetal umbilical cord, or liver under continuous ultrasound guidance. It is a second trimester procedure usually done after the 18th...
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Nuchal Translucency Nasal Bone Ductus Venosus NUCHAL TRANSLUCENCY (NT) SCAN This is the use of the ultrasound scan to measure the fluid at the back of the neck of the baby. All babies give the fluid at the back of the neck, which is best measured at between the...
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PRENATAL SCREENING Prenatal screening refers to procedures that can identify a subset of the general population that is at an increased risk of congenital abnormality. This subset is referred to as the high risk group. The type and timing of prenatal screening method...
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PRENATAL GENETIC COUNSELING Counseling is the most important aspect of our service. This is the provision of information to patients that will enable them to make an informed option about prenatal diagnosis. It is a very important aspect of prenatal diagnosis, during...
