To differentiate between maternal and fetal blood in blood-streaked amniotic fluid,the fluid is tested for:
A) Maternal hemoglobin
B) Fetal hemoglobin
C) Maternal plasma
D) Fetal bilirubin

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Fetal hemoglobin would be present in fetal blood, while maternal hemoglobin and plasma would be present in maternal blood. Fetal bilirubin may also be present in fetal blood, but it is not a common marker used to differentiate between maternal and fetal blood in amniotic fluid.

To Differentiate Between Maternal and Fetal Blood in Blood-Streaked Amniotic