What test evaluates fetal health by stimulating the fetus then monitoring for a normal acceleration of its heart rate?

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The test described is a non-stress test (NST), which evaluates fetal health by monitoring for a normal acceleration in fetal heart rate in response to fetal movement. CVS (chorionic villus sampling) is a prenatal diagnostic test that involves sampling cells from the placenta, while CST (contraction stress test) involves inducing contractions to evaluate fetal heart rate response. PKU (phenylketonuria) is a metabolic screening test done in newborns to detect a genetic disorder.

What Test Evaluates Fetal Health by Stimulating the Fetus Then