Fetal Diagnostics
Prenatal Diagnostics and Procedures
High-risk pregnancies involve rare medical conditions not seen in a routine pregnancy. Detection of these conditions typically requires special knowledge, expertise, testing methods and equipment. An early and accurate diagnosis is vital to clarifying the plan of treatment for high-risk pregnancies and improving the outcome.
At the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati, we have the expertise, technologies and testing equipment that lead to an accurate diagnosis of fetal abnormalities.
Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures Offered by the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati
| Diagnostic Procedure |
Explanation of Procedure |
| Amniocentesis |
A procedure to draw a sample of amniotic fluid which is then analyzed to detect chromosome abnormalities, structural defects and metabolic disorders. |
| Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) |
An alternative to amniocentesis, CVS can be performed earlier, allowing more time for physicians and parents to plan for treatment. |
| Fetal Blood Sampling |
Drawing blood from the baby's umbilical cord for genetic kerotype analysis. This is also known as Percintaneous Blood Sampling. |
| Fetal Skin / Muscle Biopsy |
A fetoscopic guided biopsy of skin or muscle to test the fetus for certain rare skin and muscle diseases. |
| Diagnostic Fetoscopy |
A minimally-invasive examination of the pregnant uterus by means of a fiberoptic tube. |
