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2007-01-26 11:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by So Cal Cory 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
amniocentesis
2007-01-26 11:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by RIVER 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are actually two answers: the first for amniotic fluid is amniocentesis which is done at a later stage in the pregnancy, another newer test which can be done much earlier, as early as 10 weeks, and pulls fluid directly from the placenta is a CVS or Chorionic Villus Sampling. The CVS is also a more accurate test than an amnio.
2007-01-26 11:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by movingtoargentina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amniocentesis. They use an ultrasound machine to locate the position of the baby en-utero, then they take a long needled syringe and insert it through the abdomen withdrawing some of the amniotic fluid. They did it to me because I was 34 when I had my last child to test for Down Syndrome.
2007-01-26 12:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amniocentesis ~ an obstetric procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed for laboratory analysis. It is usually performed between the sixteenth and twentieth weeks of pregnancy to determine abnormalities.
2007-01-26 11:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amniocentesis
2007-01-26 11:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by Janette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amniocentesis
2007-01-26 11:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amniocentesis
2007-01-26 11:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by deepseaofblankets 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amniocentesis
2007-01-26 11:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋