Pre-natal diagnosis by amniocentesis

Duration: Series:Human genetics. no. 10

Year Published: 1972

Creator: National Foundation-March of Dimes Made and released by Milner-Fenwick 1972

Description: Portrays two genetic counseling situations in which amniocentesis is suggested--one concerning the risk of biochemical defect, the other concerning the risk of a chromosomal defect. Shows the actual technique used to withdraw amniotic fluid from the uterus and illustrates the complex laboratory procedures used to evaluate the fluid

Complete Record: Pre-natal diagnosis by amniocentesis Authors:National Foundation, Milner-Fenwick, inc Summary:Portrays two genetic counseling situations in which amniocentesis is suggested--one concerning the risk of biochemical defect, the other concerning the risk of a chromosomal defect. Shows the actual technique used to withdraw amniotic fluid from the uterus and illustrates the complex laboratory procedures used to evaluate the fluid Show more Film, English, 1972 Publisher: National Foundation-March of Dimes, Made and released by Milner-Fenwick, 1972 Series: Human genetics., no. 10 Physical Description: 26 min. sound, color. 16 mm. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 4429057 Subjects: Amniocentesis Amniocentèse Fetus Abnormalities Diagnosis Credits: Consultants, Victor A. McKusick, Daniel Bergsma. Show less information