Maternal Serum Screening: The Blood Test for Down’s Syndrome and Spina Bifida
- Subtitle
- Blood test for Down’s syndrome and spina bifida, The
- Synopsis
- Explains the advantages and disadvantages of serum screening for Down’s syndrome and spina bifida in order to provide couples expecting a baby with sufficient information to decide whether or not to have the test. Introduces people with Down’s syndrome and spina bifida and explains their problems. Looks at the nature of the blood test and the fact that only about two thirds of cases are identified. Demonstrates amniocentesis - the collecting of fluids from around the baby. Emphasises throughout the voluntary nature of the procedure.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 15 min.
- Year of production
- 1993
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
- Notes
- Updated and replaced in 1997 by SCREENING FOR DOWN’S SYNDROME: MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING
- Uses
- Pregnant women and their partners; primary care education; school health education.
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- amniocentesis; antenatal care; Down’s syndrome; medical examination; obstetrics; pregnancy - human; spina bifida
Credits
- Writer
- John Burn
Distributor
- Name
University of Newcastle, Television Service
- Notes
- No longer in existence as a distributor
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