Becomes a mixture of fetal urine, lung secretions, and exfoliated fetal cells.
Testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis. Becomes a mixture of fetal urine, lung secretions,
In late pregnancy, it can be tested for surfactant levels to assess if the baby's lungs are developed enough for delivery. Becomes a mixture of fetal urine
Medical providers analyze this fluid during an procedure (typically between weeks 15 and 20) to check for: Becomes a mixture of fetal urine, lung secretions,
Measuring alpha-fetoprotein levels to detect conditions like spina bifida.