

Then we let it evaporate and look up a microscope. How do we perform the Fern Test? We perform the Fern Test by taking the vaginal sample and putting it on a slide. What is the purpose of the Fern Test? The purpose of the Fern Test is to tell the difference between Amniotic fluid and Urine in a vaginal sample. The Indication for performing an Aminocentesis is 1) Screen for birth defect (Abnormal Triple screen) 2) Mother being greater than 35 years old 3) A history of abnormalities (aka trisomy 21), 3) Monitor Hemolytic disease and 4) Fetal Lung Maturity (FLM) How can we tell the difference between Urine and Amniotic fluid? The difference between Urine and Amniotic Fluid is 1) Amniotic fluid has tons of protein and glucose in the sample and 2) Urine (Normally) should have just tons of Creatinine in it. What is an Abnormal Triple Screen? Abnormal Triple screen test is using the mother serum we are looking at the level of Alpha fetoprotein (AFP), Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and unconjugated estriol (UE3) to incidate birth defects List the Indication for performing an Amniocentesis.

WHat are the test that can be done from a Amniocentesis sample? The test that can be done from a Amniocentesis sample is Fetal Lung Maturation, Bilirubin and Cytogenetic. What should be done when we get an Aminocentesis specimen? When a Aminocentesis specimen arrive in the lab we should discard the frist 2 to 3 ml and centrifugation to separate the tube. How much amniotic fluid is taking during a Amniocentesis? During an Amniocentesis, about 10 to 30 ml of Amniotic fluid is taking and the. What is Amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a needle aspiration with ultrasound guidance to remove amniotic fluid.
