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Amniotic Fluid Flashcards

1
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This a colorless to Pale-yellow fluid found in the membranous sac around the fetus called as AMNION

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AMNIOTIC FLUID

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What are the functions of Amnionic Fluid?

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FUNCTIONS:
1. Cushion for fetus
2. Allows fetal movement
3. Stabilizes temperature
4. Proper lung development

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What is the normal value of Amniotic Fluid?

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NORMAL VOLUME: 800 to 1,200 mL [3rd trimester]

Note:
▪ Increases throughout pregnancy
▪ Gradually decreases before delivery

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What is the ultimate source of amniotic fluid water and solutes?

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PLACENTA

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What trimester does a 35 mL is derived from the circulation coming from the mother?

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1st trimester

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After the 1st trimester, the major constituent of amniotic fluid is?

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FETAL URINE

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The fetus already released LUNG FLUID, which may contribute to the volume of the amniotic fluid

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During the 3rd trimester:

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During the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, fetus release what kind of fluid? Which contributes to the volume of the amniotic fluid?

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LUNG FLUID

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9
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The normal volume of the amniotic fluid is regulated by the balance of:
Production of:

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Fetal urine and Lung fluid

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10
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The normal volume of the amniotic fluid is regulated by the balance of:

Absorption of Amniotic fluid by:

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▪ Fetal swallowing
▪ Intramembranous flow

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▪ ↑ in the normal volume of amniotic fluid
▪>1,200mL
▪ ↓ fetal swallowing of urine
▪ Neural tube defects

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POLYHYDRAMNIOS

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12
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▪ ↓ in the normal volume of amniotic fluid
▪ <800mL
▪ ↑ fetal swallowing of urine
▪ Membrane leakage
▪ Urinary tract deformities*

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OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS

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Deformities in Urinary Tract impairs urination thus

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Decreases urine output [decreased urine output also indicates decreased amniotic fluid]

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What is the method collection of Amniotic Fluid?

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Amniocentesis

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15
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This safe to perform among pregnant women on the 14th week of gestation [early 2nd trimester]

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Amniocentesis

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16
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Amniocentesis is safe to perform among pregnant women on the what time frame?

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14th week of gestation [early 2nd trimester]

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17
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The MAXIMUM VOLUME of Amniocentesis is?

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30 mL

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18
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The first 2 to 3 mL is discarded because it may be contaminated with:

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▪ Maternal Blood
▪ Tissue Fluid
▪ Cells

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19
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Can be assessed for Chromosomal Studies e.g. Trisomy 21 / Down Syndrome

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16th week / 2nd Trimester Amniocentesis

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20
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Assessment of Fetal Lung Maturity and Fetal Hemolytic Disease

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3rd Trimester Amniocentesis

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21
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The specimen must be placed on ICE during delivery
IF not performed immediately, must be refrigerated

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Test for Fetal Lung Maturity (FLM)

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22
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Must the kept at room temperature or Body temperature

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Test for Cytogenetic Studies / Microbial Studies

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23
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For detection of Bilirubin, a photosensitive analyte thus, it must be protected from light by using:
▪ Amber colored bottle
▪ Foil
▪ Black Plastic cover

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Test for HDN

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24
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For detection of Bilirubin, a photosensitive analyte thus, it must be protected from light by using:

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▪ Amber colored bottle
▪ Foil
▪ Black Plastic cover

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25
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There may be a possibility of _________ of the urinary bladder of the mother

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accidental puncture

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26
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PROTEIN (+)
GLUCOSE (+)
UREA <30 mg/dL
CREATININE <3.5 mg/dL

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Amniotic Fluid

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PROTEIN (-)
GLUCOSE (-)
UREA >30 mg/dL
CREATININE >10 mg/dL

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Maternal Urine

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28
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Why Protein and Glucose are less reliable as compared to Urea and Creatinine?

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If the mother has conditions e.g. Proteinuria or Glucosuria, Maternal Urine may be False Positive (+)

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29
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Detects ruptured amniotic membranes

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FERN TEST

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30
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What is specimen used in FERN TEST?

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Vaginal Fluid

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31
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What are the procedures in FERN TEST?

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PROCEDURE:
1. Spread on a glass slide
2. Allowed to air dry at room temperature
3. Observe under the microscope

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32
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Amniotic Fluid appears as Fern Like Crystals

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Due to protein and NaCl present on Amniotic Fluid

33
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AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR: Colorless to Pale- Yellow

34
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AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR: Blood-Streaked

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Traumatic tap
Abdominal Trauma
Intra-amniotic Hemorrhage

35
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AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR : Yellow

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↑ Bilirubin [HDN]

36
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AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR: Dark Green

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Meconium
[1st fetal bowel movement]

37
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AMNIOTIC FLUID COLOR: Dark Red-brown

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Fetal Death / Fetal Demise

38
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What are the test in AMNIOTIC FLUID?

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Test for HDN
Test for Neural Tube Defects
Test for Fetal Lung Maturity
Test for Fetal Age

39
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Anti-D antibodies that can destroy large numbers of fetal RBCs

Results in RBC degradation product e.g. Bilirubin

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HDN / ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS

40
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a.k.a Optical density 450

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Test for HDN

41
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Absorbance of Amniotic Fluid:

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▪ NORMAL: ↑365 nm, ↓550 nm
▪ HDN: ↑450 nm [maximum bilirubin absorbance]

42
Q

Results on HDN TEST are plotted on a what graph?

A

LILEY GRAPH

43
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Nonaffected / mildly affected fetus

44
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Moderately affected fetus
▪ Close monitoring is required

45
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Severely affected fetus
▪ Requires intervention

46
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What are the interferences on HDN TEST?

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INTERFERENCES:
▪ Presence of cells / meconium
▪ Presence of debris
▪ Presence of hemoglobin [410 nm peak absorbance]

47
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Birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

A

SPINA BIFIDA / SPLIT SPINE

48
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Absence of major portion of the brain and scalp

A

ANENCEPHALY

49
Q

Major protein produced by Fetal Liver during early gestation [18th week]
Screening Test

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ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP)

50
Q

AFP is increased in?

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Spina Bifida, Anencephaly

▪ Both Amniotic Fluid and Maternal Serum increase during pregnancy
▪ AFP will continuously increase if the skin fails to close the Neural Tissues

51
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AFP is decreased in?

A

Down Syndrome

52
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CONFIRMATORY TEST:
▪ Must not be performed if the sample is bloody
▪ Blood contains AcHE = False ↑ in Amniotic Fluid

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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

53
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Most frequent complication of early delivery

7th most common cause of morbidity and mortality among premature infants

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RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

54
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RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME is caused by insufficient?

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LUNG SURFACTANTS [Phospholipids]

55
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Main analyte measured in Amniotic Fluid to check for Lung Maturity

It allows the alveoli to open and close during inhalation and exhalation

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LUNG SURFACTANTS [Phospholipids]

56
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TESTS FOR NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS

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ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP)

57
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TESTS FOR FETAL LUNG MATURITY

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LECITHIN / SPHINGOMYELIN (L/S) RATIO
AMNIOSTAT-FLM
FOAM TEST / SHAKE TEST
MICROVISCOSITY
LAMELLAR-BODY COUNT
OD 650 nm

58
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This the Reference Method

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LECITHIN / SPHINGOMYELIN (L/S) RATIO

59
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Primary component of Lung surfactant; A phospholipid; Low production during the 35th week and below however, after 35th week, its production increases

60
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Produced at a constant rate; Control

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SPHINGOMYELIN

61
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↓Lecithin; ↑Sphingomyelin

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35th week and below

62
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↑Lecithin; ↓Sphingomyelin

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After 35th week

63
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<35th week

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<1.6 L/S Ratio

64
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Mature fetal lungs → Preterm delivery is safe

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≥2.0 L/S Ratio

65
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Presence of Blood and Meconium

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False Increase

66
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Immunologic test for PHOSPHATIDYLGLYCEROL

The production of Phosphatidylglycerol is parallel to the production of Lecithin

Advantage: Not affected by Blood and Meconium

Disadvantage: Production is ↓ among Diabetic mothers

A

AMNIOSTAT-FLM

67
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A mechanical test in assessing Fetal Lung Maturity

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FOAM TEST / SHAKE TEST

68
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Amniotic Fluid + 95% ethanol ————> stand for 15 mins

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Shake for 15 seconds

69
Q

Presence of Foam / Bubbles
▪ Indicates sufficient Phospholipid present in the
Amniotic Fluid

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Mature Fetal Lung

70
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A modification of Foam Test

A

FOAM STABILITY INDEX

71
Q

0.5 increasing amount of shake for 15 secs
+ 95% ethanol ————————> Stand for 15 mins
Amniotic Fluid (0.47 - 0.55 mL)

Mature Fetal Lung:

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A semi-quantitative test

Foam / Bubbles = ≥0.47 indicates MFL

72
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Measured by Fluorescence Polarization
Surfactant-to-Albumin (S/A) Ratio is measured:
↑Phospholipid, ↓ Microviscosity
Dye Bound to Albumin: ↓Fluorescence, ↑Polarization
Dye Bound to Surfactant: ↑Fluorescence, ↓Polarization

A

MICROVISCOSITY

73
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Stored form of Phospholipid in the fetus

A

LAMELLAR-BODY COUNT

74
Q

This one is produce lung surfactants stored in the form of LAMELLAR BODIES

A

Type II Pneumocytes

75
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METHODS: (LAMELLAR-BODY COUNT)
▪ Diameter of Lamellar Bodies is similar to the diameter of Platelets which is why we can use the platelet channel of Hematology analyzer

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Impedance, Optical Scatter Methods

76
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LAMELLAR-BODY COUNT

Adequate Fetal Lung Maturity:

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> 32,000 /uL

77
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↑ Lamellar Bodies = ↑ Optical Density
OD of ≥0.150 is equivalent to:
L/S Ratio: >2.0 [indicates mature fetal lung] Presence of: Phosphatidyl Glycerol

78
Q

AMNIOTIC FLUID CREATININE

A

TEST FOR FETAL AGE

79
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<36 weeks gestation: 1.5 to 2.0 mg/dL
36 weeks gestation: >2.0 mg/dL

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AMNIOTIC FLUID CREATININE

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