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When can chronic villus sampling be done? |
11-14 weeks |
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When can amniocentesis be done |
15-20 weeks |
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Which type of pre natal testing has the highest risk of miscarriage? |
Chronic villus sampling (1-2% compared with 1%) |
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Describe the chronic villus sampling procedure. |
A fine needle is inserted through the abdomen Or a catheter is used to access it via the vagina Cells are taken from the chronic villi (placenta) |
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How long do both procedures take to get results back? |
3-4 days for the rapid test but that only tests for the major genetic disorders 2-3 weeks for the full results Same for both tests |
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Which test can be done the soonest after conception? |
Chronic villus sampling |
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What is the advantage of doing chronic villus sampling? |
Get the results earlier Have an abortion earlier so less traumatic |
