Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

What can be learned from cordocentesis?

J R Wax1, K J Blakemore

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Vaginal birth after Cesarean rates are declining rapidly in the rural state of Maine.

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians·2004
Same author

Evidence of intrapartum hypoxia-ischemia is not present in the majority of cases of neonatal seizures.

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians·2002
Same author

Pathogenesis of acardiac twinning: clues from an almost acardiac twin.

Fetal diagnosis and therapy·2002
Same author

Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome.

The Journal of reproductive medicine·2002
Same author

Role of ultrasound for Down syndrome screening in advanced maternal age.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·2001
Same author

Hepatic vascular calcification: an early second trimester sonographic feature of idiopathic infantile arterial calcinosis.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·2001
Same journal

Advances in Hemostasis Laboratory Testing.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Extracellular Vesicles in Hemostasis.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Thrombin Generation Assay: Ready for Prime Time.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Viscoelastic Testing for the Laboratorian: Recent Advances and Practical Advice.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Practical Recommendations for Harmonization of Hemostasis Testing Across Hospital Sites.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

The Role of Hypoxia in Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction and Venous Thromboembolism.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
See all related articles

Cordocentesis, a fetal blood sampling technique, enhances prenatal diagnosis of congenital disorders. Effective utilization requires a skilled clinical laboratory to ensure accurate and rapid analysis of fetal blood specimens for improved patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Clinical Pathology

Background:

  • Cordocentesis provides direct access to fetal circulation.
  • This procedure has expanded prenatal diagnosis capabilities for congenital disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of clinical laboratory support for cordocentesis.
  • To emphasize the need for rapid and reliable fetal blood analysis.
  • To foster collaboration between perinatologists and laboratory personnel.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cordocentesis applications in prenatal diagnosis.
  • Discussion of essential clinical laboratory capabilities for fetal blood testing.
  • Emphasis on understanding perinatologist needs for effective collaboration.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Cordocentesis enables earlier and more effective identification and treatment of fetal diseases.
  • A capable clinical laboratory is crucial for maximizing the impact of cordocentesis.
  • Standardized knowledge of fetal blood studies and normal values is necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing cordocentesis outcomes relies heavily on laboratory proficiency.
  • Effective communication and understanding between clinicians and labs are vital.
  • Further advancements in fetal blood analysis can improve perinatal care.