Amniocentesis

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 metabolic diseases of your baby before birth.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 diseases of your baby before birth.

You will benefit from the amniocentesis if the results of your previous screening tests of your current pregnancy indicate a possibly increased risk of chromosomal or genetic disease, or if you, the father of the child or your close relative has a chromosomal or genetic disease.

Amniocentesis is usually done between the 16th and 20th. week of pregnancy.

Getting an amniocentesis result depends on the desired chromosomal or genetic disease analysis.