General
Synonym/Acronym:
BPP ultrasound, fetal age sonogram, gestational age sonogram, OB sonography, pregnancy ultrasound, pregnancy echo, pregnant uterus ultrasonography.
Common Use:
To visualize and assess the fetus in utero to monitor fetal health related to growth, congenital abnormalities, distress, and demise. Also used to identify gender and multiple pregnancy and to obtain amniotic fluid for analysis.
Area Of Application:
Pelvis and abdominal region.
Contrast:
N/A.
Ultrasound, Biophysical Profile, Obstetric has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
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