Prenatal diagnostic tests

  Chorionic Villus Sampling is an invasive prenatal diagnostic test in which chorionic tissue is taken from the developing placenta under ultrasound control. The purpose of this procedure is to discover possible chromosomal, genetic or metabolic ...

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is taken from the sac surrounding the baby under continuous ultrasound guidance. Fetal cells present in the amniotic fluid can be analysed for chromosomal and genetic c...