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KD39.2 category

Fetus or newborn affected by fetal blood sampling

Definition

Fetal blood sampling involves extracting a sample of fetal blood from the umbilical cord using a needle and an ultrasound as a guide. It is used to detect fetal abnormalities and is generally performed after the completion of 18 weeks of gestation. Risks to the fetus and newborn include: miscarriage, bleeding from the needle entry site, uterine infection and temporary slowing of the baby’s heart rate following the procedure.

Inclusions

  • Fetus or newborn affected by cordocentesis

Also indexed as

Fetus or newborn affected by accidental damage during fetal blood samplingFetus or newborn affected by cordocentesisFetus or newborn affected by fetal blood sampling

Nearby in Complications of intrauterine procedures, not elsewhere classified