Saucon Creek Arts Festival. June 03, 2017. 1890-92 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. 610-838-1199 | 610-838-1199. The Saucon Valley Conservancy and Lower Saucon Township invite the community to enjoy a free day filled with art, music, food and family fun during the 3rd Annual Saucon Creek Arts Festival at the...
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
email. Knowledge center. Amniocentesis, also known as Amniotic Fluid Test is a test that detects chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. A sample of amniotic fluid is taken from the amniotic sac (amnion) surrounding the unborn baby and its DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities.mniocentesis is increasingly used for the management of early rupture of the membranes during pregnancy-certain amniotic fluid inflammatory markers, such as amniotic fluid IL-6, can help the doctor decide whether to deliver the baby early. Amniocentesis is usually done during the 15th week of pregnancy.