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Fetal Blood Sampling (Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling [PUBS], Cordocentesis)



Definition

  • Invasive procedure to obtain fetal blood generally performed after 18 weeks of gestation. Procedural risk of fetal loss is approximately 1–2%.

Use

  • Usually performed when diagnostic informa...

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