Repro Genetics Quiz Flashcards
What gestation is CVS done at?
11-14 weeks
What gestation is amniocentesis done at?
> 15 weeks
What type of DNA does NIPT test for?
Placental DNA
What is the predictive value of NIPT?
90% (not diagnostic)
What infections does a TORCH screen look for?
Toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and HIV
What is the importance of maternal Ro and La
indicates SLE - can cause heart bloc in foetuses
Chromosome Microarray detects
imbalance in chromosomes (high resolution)
A foetus that is small for dates at 28 week could be caused by…
IUGR, placental dysfunction (PET?)
26 week gestation (anencephaly) termination of pregnancy, which drug is used first?
potassium chloride (foetocide) and then Syntocinon
Rhesus -ve pregnant woman has anti-D antibodies and a heterozygous D +ve partner what is the next appropriate test?
NIPD - rhesus type the baby
diagnostic test