Percutaneous umbilical cord sampling (PUBS), also called cordocentesis, involves the aspiration of fetal blood from the umbilical cord for prenatal diagnosis or therapy. Major indications include (select all that apply)
a. Rh disease
b. Fetal well-being
c. Infection
d. Lung maturity
e. Karyotyping
A, C, E
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Correct These are all indications for PUBS. Another indication is for diagnosis or
disorders that require fetal blood for testing. Although used to develop a
karyotype (chromosome evaluation) other DNA analysis techniques might
also be utilized.
Incorrect NST or BPP are used to determination fetal well-being. An amniocentesis
is done in order to determine lung maturity.
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