Tag: fetal abnormalities

  • Cordocentesis: An In-Depth Look at Fetal Blood Sampling

    Read more Cordocentesis, also referred to as percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), is a diagnostic procedure that tests fetal blood for potential abnormalities. How is Cordocentesis Performed? To conduct the procedure, advanced ultrasound imaging is first used to identify the precise location where the umbilical cord connects to the placenta. This imaging guides a thin…