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Amniocentesis For Genetic Testing

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Amniocentesis for genetic testing is a medical procedure used during pregnancy to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities and genetic conditions in the fetus.

Key Features

  • Invasive procedure
  • Performed around 15-20 weeks of pregnancy
  • Highly accurate results
  • Can detect a wide range of genetic conditions
  • Risk of miscarriage is low but present

Pros

  • Highly accurate results
  • Can detect a wide range of genetic conditions

Cons

  • Risk of miscarriage is present
  • Invasive procedure

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Last updated: Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 02:27:52 PM UTC