Fetal Blood sampling Flashcards
1
Q
How is percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) performed?
A
transabdominal needle placed into uterus and umbilical cord is phlebotomized
2
Q
When is PUBS performed?
A
When fetal Hct or platelet # needs to be obtained (like in Rh alloimmunization) or for rapid karyotype analysis or for when fetus needs to be transfused for fetal anemia
