Diagnostic Procedure
cordocentesis
Subclass of:
Collection of blood specimen for laboratory procedure; Paracentesis
Definitions related to intrauterine cordocentesis:
  • (cordocentesis) The collecting of fetal blood samples typically via ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND GUIDED FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION from the umbilical vein.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The retrieval of a blood sample from the umbilical cord while the fetus is in utero.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The retrieval of blood sample from the umbilical cord while the fetus is in utero.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Cordocentesis - also known as percutaneous umbilical blood sampling - is a diagnostic prenatal test in which a sample of the baby's blood is removed from the umbilical cord for testing.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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