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The Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics is an outpatient facility located at 105 West Miller Street, Orlando, FL. The center uses an integrated one-stop approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and care of the pregnant woman and her fetus. The Hughes Center offers a highly trained staff using the most advanced technology available to evaluate all pregnancies, whether routine, or high-risk. Each woman’s assessment is conducted by a team of highly trained professionals including radiologists, perinatologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and ultrasonographers. Your physician has referred you to the Hughes Center for evaluation. Most patients have an ultrasound examination (or sonogram), a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to obtain pictures from inside the body. These sound waves are harmless to you and your fetus at the levels used for an ultrasound examination. Special Note: We are pleased to give you still pictures of your baby for your baby book, but we are not permitted to videotape. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women The Arnold Palmer Hospital is one of only four hospitals in the country dedicated exclusively to the care of children and women. We offer comprehensive, up-to-date care for the full spectrum of children’s medical needs and the gynecological/obstetrical needs of women. We are committed to excellence in providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and their families. Preparing for Tests at the Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics The following tests may be ordered by your physician for your visit to the Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics. Please read and follow the appropriate instructions for the particular test(s) for which you are scheduled. Your cooperation will benefit both you and your physician. If you have any questions about a particular test, please call the Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics at (407) 649-6910. Fetal Sonogram/Ultrasound No prep needed, please eat and drink normally. Pelvic Ultrasound This examination evaluates the ovaries and uterus. No prep needed, please eat and drink normally. Endovaginal Ultrasound A scan is performed with a special probe that is placed in the vagina. There is no preparation for this exam. Fetal Heart (Echocardiogram) This is a specialized ultrasound examination of your fetus’ heart. There is no preparation for this exam. Fetal Doppler This is a specialized ultrasound examination used to assess fetal well being. It is usually done in conjunction with a fetal sonogram; therefore, a full bladder is necessary. Amniocentesis This procedure is usually done in conjunction with a fetal sonogram. Please eat and drink normally. Your blood type and Rh factor must be known at the time of the test. If your blood type and Rh factor are not known, please have blood drawn before the test. Chorionic Villous Sampling (CVS) At the time of your CVS appointment, the results of your cervical cultures, blood type, and Rh factor tests should be available. A fetal sonogram is performed as part of this procedure. Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS) There is no preparation for this exam other than knowing your blood type and Rh factor. Biophysical Profile This is a special ultrasound test to evaluate fetal well being. You should eat a small meal one-hour before exam time. Genetic Counseling The genetic counseling section of the Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics is staffed by physicians and counselors who are board certified in medical genetics and genetic counseling. Indications for genetic counseling include:
Your genetic counseling appointment will last approximately one hour. Prior to your appointment, please have your physician send (or fax) any medical records regarding significant family or pregnancy history |
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