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Fig. 7. Samples of amniotic fluid taken during genetic amniocentesis.
Normal amniotic fluid (left) is clear bright yellow. Dark green or brown
amniotic fluid (right) indicates blood degradation products caused by prior
bleeding. Latter sample was obtained from patient in Figure
3A,3B.
Level of
-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid may be elevated as a result of
bleeding.