PRENATAL GENETIC DIAGNOSIS:
Indications for Prenatal Diagnosis
Risks
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES:
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Genetic Counseling
Amniocentesis
Alpha Fetoprotein Screening
RISK ASSESSMENTS:
UltraSound
First Trimester Screening
Second Trimester Screening
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| Alpha
Fetoprotein screening is the detection of an abnormally high or low alpha
fetoprotein in maternal serum or amniotic fluid. This may indicate a need for
further testing for neural tube defects or other genetic disorders. |
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