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Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used for prenatal diagnosis, in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amnion around a developing fetus. It is usually offered when there may be an increased risk for genetic conditions (i.e. Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, etc) in the pregnancy.
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Amniocentesis, or an Amniotic Fluid Test (AFT), is a medical procedure used ...
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Genetic Amniocentesis
... During pregnancy, the fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid, a substance that is similar to water. Amniotic fluid contains fetal cells that are normally shed during growth, and other substances, such ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Resources
- Amniocentesis (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Amniocentesis (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
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