Decreased Fetal Movements in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#12109
SMLE Question #12109
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks’ gestation presents for a routine antenatal visit with decreased fetal movements for 1 day. Ultrasound shows absent fetal cardiac activity consistent with intrauterine fetal demise. She is counseled about evaluation for possible causes, including genetic abnormalities. Before induction of labor, a specimen is requested for fetal chromosomal analysis. Which specimen is most appropriate to obtain for chromosomal analysis in this setting?
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