See Explanation
[]
Obstetrics
prenatal care
chorionic villous sampling
A 34-year-old gravida 2 para 1 woman at 16 weeks and 3 days gestation presents to the maternal-fetal medicine clinic for follow-up of recent screening results. She reports feeling well with no new concerns, and her prenatal course has been otherwise uncomplicated. Her physical examination reveals a fundal height consistent with gestational age and no other notable findings. She takes only her prescribed prenatal vitamin. Her initial quadruple screen results are as follows: Considering these findings, what is the most appropriate definitive diagnostic procedure, and what crucial counseling should precede it regarding the potential implications?
| Lab Parameter | Value | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| AFP | 0.3 MoM | 0.5-2.0 MoM |
| hCG | 0.2 MoM | 0.5-2.0 MoM |
| Estriol | 0.4 MoM | 0.5-2.0 MoM |
| Inhibin-A | 1.1 MoM | 0.5-2.0 MoM |
| Hemoglobin | 125 g/L | 120-160 g/L |
| White Blood Cell Count | 7.5 x 10^9/L | 4.0-11.0 x 10^9/L |
| Platelets | 250 x 10^9/L | 150-400 x 10^9/L |
| Urinalysis | Negative | Negative for protein, glucose, nitrites, and leukocyte esterase |
Edit question