Amniocentesis & Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- A prenatal test that can diagnose or rule out certain birth defects. The test is generally performed between 10 and 12 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period.
- Information on Chorionic Villus Sampling
- A relatively new procedure used to diagnose certain birth defects in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
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- Information about Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villi Sampling
- Information to help you decide which type of test might be best for you.
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