Invasive prenatal 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 or amniotic fluid test is an invasive prenatal diagnostic examination in which a sample of amniotic fluid is taken from the amniotic sac that surrounds the baby. The purpose of this procedure is to discover possible chromosomal, genetic or metaboli...