Amniocentesis

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo non-invasive prenatal testing
chorionic villus sampling
gptkbp:canBe assessment of fetal infections
evaluation of Rh incompatibility
fetal sex determination
polyhydramnios treatment
gptkbp:contraindication placenta previa
active infection
gptkbp:detects gptkb:Down_syndrome
genetic disorders
neural tube defects
chromosomal abnormalities
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amniocentesis
gptkbp:involves inserting needle through abdominal wall
sampling amniotic fluid
gptkbp:performedAt pregnancy
gptkbp:performedBy gynecologist
gptkbp:requires ultrasound guidance
gptkbp:riskFactor miscarriage
infection
amniotic fluid leakage
gptkbp:sampleContains biochemical substances
fetal cells
gptkbp:sampleTakenFrom amniotic sac
gptkbp:sampleVolume about 20 mL
gptkbp:usedFor genetic testing
prenatal diagnosis
fetal lung maturity assessment
gptkbp:usuallyPerformedAt 15-20 weeks gestation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Verifi_Prenatal_Test
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7