| Tests |
Descripton |
| Rh Incompatibility |
Part of your initial physical exam and blood test will include a test to determine your blood type and whether you are RH postive or RH negative. |
| Genetic Disorders |
To determine if the child will have any disorders or defects. |
| Glucose Tolerance Test |
a sample of blood is taken, excalty 1 hour after you drink a special sugar solution given by the doctor. |
| Ultrasound Test |
Uses sound waves above the range of human hearing to produce an image of the fetus on a t.v. like screen. |
| Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) |
They measure from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus. |
| Amniocentesis |
Obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid, by inserting a long hollow needle through the mothers abdomen into the amniotic sac. |
| Amniotic Fluid Volume |
The fetus may be monitored closely, to make sure there is no trouble in developing more fluid. |
| Chorionic Villi Sampling |
The first way: The transcervial approach where the small carther is insert through the cervix while guided by an ultrasound, to the villi where cells are collected from the developing placenta.
The second way: transabdominal CVS a needle is inserted after locally anesthetizing the skin, through the abdominal wall.
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| Maternal Serum Screening Test |
Where a Blood sample is taken. |
| Alpha-Fetprotein (AFP) Screening |
A blood Test to screen for a chemical. |
| Triple-Screening |
A simple blood test. |
| Non-Stress and Contraction Stress Test |
Monitor over the abdomen and recorduing record the heartbeat. |
| Kick Count |
Where you keep track of fetal movements every hour |
| Biophysical Profile |
Combination of nonstress test with ultrasound to examine the fetal heart rate, muscle tone, fetal movements, and amount of fluid. |