Obstetrics- Prenatal Screening & Fetal testing Flashcards
First trimester combined screening
Sonographic nuchal translucency (NT)
B-HCG
PAPP-A (pregnancy associated protein A)
Timing: first trimester combined screening
10-13 wks
Quad screen test
HCG
AFP
Estriol
Inhibin A
Triple Screen test
HCG
AFP
Estriol
Timing: Triple/ Quad screen test
15-20wks
Trisomy 21 screening findings
↑HCG ↓PAPP-A ↑Nuchal Fold ↓AFP ↓Estriol ↑Inhibin A
Trisomy 18 screening findings
↓HCG ↓↓ PAPP-a ↑ Nucal Translucency ↓↓AFP ↓↓Estriol ↓/ normal Inhibin A
Trisomy 13 screening findings
↓HCG
↓↓ PAPP-a
↑ Nucal Translucency
Molar pregnancy screening findings
↑↑HCG
Ectopic pregnancy screening findings
↓HCG
↓AFP
↓ Estriol
Neural tube defect/ Abdominal wall defect findings
Normal HCG
↑AFP
Normal Estriol/ Inhibin A
causes of Elevated AFP Incorrect gestational age
incorrect gestational age (most common cause)
multiple gestation
Neural tube defect
abdominal wall defect
Kleihauer-Betke test
requires in Rh-Negative patients with heavy bleeding during pregnancy to evaluate for fetomaternal hemorrhage that can lead to Rh-alloimmunization
Prevention of RH-alloimmunization
Anti-D immunoglobulin (RHoGAM)