Amniotic fluid check

Amniotic fluid examination is performed through amniocentesis and amniotic fluid examination to determine the maturity and health of the fetus, and to diagnose whether the fetus is normal or has certain genetic diseases. Inspection items include cell culture, sex chromosome identification, karyotype analysis, determination of amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein, and biochemical examination of amniotic fluid.

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