Amniotic Fluid Flashcards
This a colorless to Pale-yellow fluid found in the membranous sac around the fetus called as AMNION
AMNIOTIC FLUID
What are the functions of Amnionic Fluid?
FUNCTIONS:
1. Cushion for fetus
2. Allows fetal movement
3. Stabilizes temperature
4. Proper lung development
What is the normal value of Amniotic Fluid?
NORMAL VOLUME: 800 to 1,200 mL [3rd trimester]
Note:
▪ Increases throughout pregnancy
▪ Gradually decreases before delivery
What is the ultimate source of amniotic fluid water and solutes?
PLACENTA
What trimester does a 35 mL is derived from the circulation coming from the mother?
1st trimester
After the 1st trimester, the major constituent of amniotic fluid is?
FETAL URINE
The fetus already released LUNG FLUID, which may contribute to the volume of the amniotic fluid
During the 3rd trimester:
During the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, fetus release what kind of fluid? Which contributes to the volume of the amniotic fluid?
LUNG FLUID
The normal volume of the amniotic fluid is regulated by the balance of:
Production of:
Fetal urine and Lung fluid
The normal volume of the amniotic fluid is regulated by the balance of:
Absorption of Amniotic fluid by:
▪ Fetal swallowing
▪ Intramembranous flow
▪ ↑ in the normal volume of amniotic fluid
▪>1,200mL
▪ ↓ fetal swallowing of urine
▪ Neural tube defects
POLYHYDRAMNIOS
▪ ↓ in the normal volume of amniotic fluid
▪ <800mL
▪ ↑ fetal swallowing of urine
▪ Membrane leakage
▪ Urinary tract deformities*
OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS
Deformities in Urinary Tract impairs urination thus
Decreases urine output [decreased urine output also indicates decreased amniotic fluid]
What is the method collection of Amniotic Fluid?
Amniocentesis
This safe to perform among pregnant women on the 14th week of gestation [early 2nd trimester]
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is safe to perform among pregnant women on the what time frame?
14th week of gestation [early 2nd trimester]
The MAXIMUM VOLUME of Amniocentesis is?
30 mL
The first 2 to 3 mL is discarded because it may be contaminated with:
▪ Maternal Blood
▪ Tissue Fluid
▪ Cells
Can be assessed for Chromosomal Studies e.g. Trisomy 21 / Down Syndrome
16th week / 2nd Trimester Amniocentesis
Assessment of Fetal Lung Maturity and Fetal Hemolytic Disease
3rd Trimester Amniocentesis
The specimen must be placed on ICE during delivery
IF not performed immediately, must be refrigerated
Test for Fetal Lung Maturity (FLM)
Must the kept at room temperature or Body temperature
Test for Cytogenetic Studies / Microbial Studies
For detection of Bilirubin, a photosensitive analyte thus, it must be protected from light by using:
▪ Amber colored bottle
▪ Foil
▪ Black Plastic cover
Test for HDN
For detection of Bilirubin, a photosensitive analyte thus, it must be protected from light by using:
▪ Amber colored bottle
▪ Foil
▪ Black Plastic cover
There may be a possibility of _________ of the urinary bladder of the mother
accidental puncture
PROTEIN (+)
GLUCOSE (+)
UREA <30 mg/dL
CREATININE <3.5 mg/dL
Amniotic Fluid
PROTEIN (-)
GLUCOSE (-)
UREA >30 mg/dL
CREATININE >10 mg/dL
Maternal Urine
Why Protein and Glucose are less reliable as compared to Urea and Creatinine?
If the mother has conditions e.g. Proteinuria or Glucosuria, Maternal Urine may be False Positive (+)
Detects ruptured amniotic membranes
FERN TEST
What is specimen used in FERN TEST?
Vaginal Fluid
What are the procedures in FERN TEST?
PROCEDURE:
1. Spread on a glass slide
2. Allowed to air dry at room temperature
3. Observe under the microscope