Diagnostic Test
Amniocentesis
Diagnostics
Overview
Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.
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- E01.370.225.500.384.050|E01.370.225.998.329.309|E01.370.378.630.050|E04.665.600.309|E05.200.500.384.050|E05.200.998.329.309|E05.242.384.050
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.