Which Analysis of Maternal Serum May Predict Chromosomal Abnormalities in the Fetus

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which analysis of maternal serum may predict chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus?

• A) Multiple-marker screening
• B) Lecithin/sphingomyelin [L/S] ratio
• C) Biophysical profile
• D) Type and crossmatch of maternal and fetal serum

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