| 
  • If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.

  • You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

View
 

Diagnostic Test

Page history last edited by bangelo 12 years, 11 months ago

Three types of diagnostic tests are known as Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), Amniocentesis, and Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS).

Chorionic villus sampling can be performed in the first trimester of the mother’s pregnancy. This involves taking a tiny sample of the placenta. Although this test can be performed early it has risks of miscarriage.

Amniocentesis is a test that can be performed between fifteen to twenty weeks of pregnancy. This involves removing a small amount of amniotic fluid through the abdomen. The cells are analyzed for the existence of chromosomal abnormalities. Amniocentesis carries a small risk of complications such as have a premature baby or miscarriage.

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling can usually be performed after twenty weeks.  This obtains a small sample of blood from the umbilical cord. This has risks similar to the other diagnostic tests.

 

 

 

Back

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.