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Results 1 - 1 of 1 for Abnormalities of placenta or umbilical cord
  1. Down Syndrome Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... provider collects a sample of tissue from the placenta with either a needle that's inserted through your belly or a tube that's inserted through your vagina. For percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) , a provider inserts a hollow needle through your belly and into the umbilical cord in your uterus. A small blood sample is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/down-syndrome-tests - Medical Tests