Amniotic fluid color

Normal amniotic fluid, colorless translucent or pale yellow in early pregnancy, mature with fetal liver, lung and other organs in the later stage, and the components of fetal fat, exfoliated epithelial cells in the amniotic fluid increase and gradually become cloudy and milky white. Basic Information Specialist classification: maternity check check classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Amniocentesis is usually performed in the second trimester (16 to 21 weeks of gestation). Normal value Early pregnancy is transparent. Full-term pregnancy is transparent or slightly creamy. Clinical significance (1) Yellow-green or dark green fetal distress (mixed meconium in amniotic fluid). (2) Brown red or brown fetal death in the palace (fetal death). (3) Golden yellow amniotic fluid bilirubin is too high (mother and child blood type incompatibility). (4) Yellow overdue pregnancy with thick brushed, placental function decreased. (5) purulent or odorous intrauterine infection. Precautions Amniocentesis is usually performed in the second trimester (16-21 weeks of gestation). The urine should be drained before surgery, with both hands on the hips and gently turn the waist and abdomen. Then supine, use B-mode ultrasound diagnostic instrument to detect the positioning, select the puncture point, and puncture under strict aseptic operation conditions. Generally, about 20 ml of amniotic fluid is taken and placed in a clean and sterilized centrifuge tube for immediate inspection. Inspection process The same science test. Not suitable for the crowd Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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