6 Questions
What is the primary purpose of determining the paternal blood type and zygosity?
To identify the risk of Rh incompatibility during pregnancy
What is the significance of a maternal Rh Anti-D titre of 15 IU/mL or more?
High risk of hydrops fetalis
What is the purpose of performing amniocentesis in Rh incompatibility?
To detect the presence of bilirubin in the amniotic fluid
What is the significance of ultrasound examination in Rh incompatibility?
To diagnose hydrops fetalis
What is the purpose of cordocentesis in Rh incompatibility?
To determine the fetal hemoglobin concentration
What is the purpose of Coomb's test in Rh incompatibility?
To detect the presence of antibodies on the surface of fetal RBCs
This quiz covers the prenatal screening process for RH incompatibility, including determining paternal blood type and zygosity, measuring maternal Rh Anti-D titres, and assessing disease severity. It also touches on amniocentesis and bilirubin testing.
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