Medical providers analyze this fluid during an procedure (typically between weeks 15 and 20) to check for:
Checking for the presence of harmful bacteria or viruses in cases of suspected intrauterine infection. The Procedure at a Glance Medical providers analyze this fluid during an procedure
Amniotic fluid—the "content" of an amnio—is primarily composed of (roughly 98%) during early pregnancy, but it also contains critical biological markers like fetal cells, proteins, and hormones that provide a window into the baby's health. Composition of Amniotic Fluid Medical providers analyze this fluid during an procedure
Testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis. Medical providers analyze this fluid during an procedure