urinalysis and body fluids - chapter
15: amniotic fluid Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
which of the following is not a function of amniotic fluid?
✓ allows exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen
what is the primary cause of the normal increase in amniotic fluid as a
pregnancy progresses?
✓ fetal urine
which of the following is not a reason for decreased amounts of amniotic
fluid?
✓ fetal failure to begin swallowing
why might a creatinine level be requested on an amniotic fluid?
✓ differentiate amniotic fluid from maternal urine
amniotic fluid specimens are placed in Amber dash colored tubes before
sending them to the laboratory to prevent the destruction of?
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✓ bilirubin
how are specimens for FLM testing delivered to and stored in the laboratory?
✓ delivered on ice and refridgerated
What are amniotic specimens for cytogenic analysis incubated at 37 degrees
celsius before analysis?
✓ to prolong fetal cell viability and integrity
a colorless amniotic fluid indicates what?
✓ normal amniotic fluid
a dark green amniotic fluid indicates what?
✓ the presence of meconium
a red Brown amniotic fluid indicates what?
✓ fetal death
a yellow amniotic fluid indicates what?
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