Medical MCQ-The one measurement of fetal maturity that is not affected by a 'bloody tap' during amniocentesis is:

The one measurement of fetal maturity that is not affected by a ‘bloody tap’ during amniocentesis is:

L/S ratio

Phosphatidyl glycerol

α-fetoprotein

Bilirubin as a measured by DOD 450

Question Category:

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Correct Answer:

Phosphatidyl glycerol

Description:

The best test to detect fetal lung maturity in diabetic mothers is presence of phophatidyl glycerol (PG) in amniotic fluid. If PG is present in amniotic fluid fetal lungs are considered mature and vice versa.

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