Amniotic Fluid
Instructor:
Jessica D. Eisner, MD; James S. Fine, MD; Adam R. Orkand, BA; Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
January 01, 2025 - December 31, 2027
Description:
The amniocentesis procedure and laboratory analysis of amniotic fluid, for all laboratory staff and students.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the amniocentesis procedure and the most common indications for amniocentesis.
- List the most common genetic abnormalities detected by cytogenetic analysis and their clinical features.
- Describe the L/S ratio and other assays used to assess fetal lung maturity.
- Describe the tests used to screen for open neural tube defects.
- Describe hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) and how the severity of HDN is assessed in the lab.