Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP)screening Indicates an Elevated Level

question 28

Multiple Choice

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening indicates an elevated level.MSAFP screening is repeated and again is reported as higher than normal.What would be the next step in the assessment sequence to determine the well-being of the fetus?

• A)Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)
• B)Ultrasound for fetal anomalies
• C)Biophysical profile (BPP) for fetal well-being
• D)Amniocentesis for genetic anomalies

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