Percutaneous umbilical cord sampling (PUBS),also called cordocentesis,involves the aspiration of fetal blood from the umbilical cord for prenatal diagnosis or therapy.Major indications include (select all that apply)
A) Rh disease
B) Fetal well-being
C) Infection
D) Lung maturity
E) Karyotyping

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PUBS is used for diagnosing and managing Rh disease, detecting fetal infections, and obtaining fetal blood for karyotyping. It is not typically used for assessing fetal well-being or lung maturity.

Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Sampling (PUBS),also Called Cordocentesis,involves the Aspiration of Fetal