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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a form of prenatal diagnosis to determine genetic abnormalities in the fetus. It entails getting a sample of the chorionic villus (placental tissue) and testing it. It is generally carried out only on pregnant women over the age of 35 and those who have a higher risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal conditions.
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Chorionic Villus Sampling for Prenatal Diagnosis
... What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)? CVS is an accepted and proven method of prenatal diagnosis. During the CVS test, a small sample of cells (called chorionic villi) is taken from the placenta wh...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Resources
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)

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