Although, hyperbilirubinemia, hydrops fetalis, and anemia can also be a suspicion of hemolytic disease, these diagnosis can also be found in other diseases and conditions. There are specific tests that can help diagnose for hemolytic disease of the newborn. Maternal blood is tested for the presence of Rh positive antibodies, and also a procedure known as PUBS, percutaneous umbilical cord sampling, can be done during pregnancy to check for bilirubin, antibodies, anemia and if the baby needs a blood transfusion. An ultrasound can detect whether there is a buildup of fluid around the organs of the fetus, causing hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. A needle inserted into the mother’s abdomen during pregnancy, known as amniocentesis, can measure the amount of bilirubin that is in the amniotic fluid. All of these procedures ca be done prior to delivery (Center,
Although, hyperbilirubinemia, hydrops fetalis, and anemia can also be a suspicion of hemolytic disease, these diagnosis can also be found in other diseases and conditions. There are specific tests that can help diagnose for hemolytic disease of the newborn. Maternal blood is tested for the presence of Rh positive antibodies, and also a procedure known as PUBS, percutaneous umbilical cord sampling, can be done during pregnancy to check for bilirubin, antibodies, anemia and if the baby needs a blood transfusion. An ultrasound can detect whether there is a buildup of fluid around the organs of the fetus, causing hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. A needle inserted into the mother’s abdomen during pregnancy, known as amniocentesis, can measure the amount of bilirubin that is in the amniotic fluid. All of these procedures ca be done prior to delivery (Center,