An Amniocentesis Is Performed on a Woman Whose Last Two

question 37

Multiple Choice

An amniocentesis is performed on a woman whose last two pregnancies have resulted in stillbirths due to hemolytic disease of the newborn.A screening test performed at the hospital is positive for bilirubin,and the specimen is sent to a reference laboratory for a bilirubin scan.Doctors are concerned when the report comes back negative,and they question if the:

• A) Correct specimen was sent
• B) Specimen was refrigerated
• C) Specimen was exposed to light
• D) Specimen reached the reference laboratory within 30 minutes

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Definitions:

Pharyngeal Tonsils

Lymphoid tissue located in the upper part of the throat, also known as adenoids, which play a role in the immune response.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients and minerals from food takes place.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum, where most of the nutrients from food are absorbed.