Cordocentesis

 Cordocentesis 

This is a method technique of sampling fetal blood during pregnancy to screen for chromosoma abnormalities, haemoglobinopathy and other blood and cell disorders. 

Fetoscopy 

This is a technique whereby the fetus is visualized directly via the endoscope. Blood can be taken for screening for abnormalities e.g. haemophilia inborn errors of metabolism, fetal anaemia , fetal skin biopsy and liver biopsy.