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To determine the fetal lung maturity, which of the following tests is performed?
  1. Alpha-fetoprotein screening
  2. Chorionic villus sampling
  3. Amniocentesis
  4. Fern test
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Answer - C - Amniocentesis is performed to determine fetal lung maturity, genetic disorders, and metabolic defects. This procedure is usually done between 13 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. Alpha-fetoprotein is done to determine open neural tube and abdominal wall defects. Chorionic villus sampling detects genetic abnormalities. Fern test is done to determine the presence of amniotic fluid leakage.
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