amniocentesis results

Why Was The Amniocentesis Created?

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Why Was The Amniocentesis Created? The most common reason to have an amniocentesis performed is to determine whether a fetus has certain genetic disorders or a chromosomal abnormality, such as Down syndrome. Amniocentesis (or another procedure, called chorionic villus sampling (CVS)) can diagnose these problems in the womb. What was the original purpose of developing

Can Amnio Fish Results Be Wrong?

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Can Amnio Fish Results Be Wrong? If different cell lines are present in the amniocentesis sample, your amniocentesis result is inconclusive, and your doctor may order further testing. The maternal cells may contaminate the fetal cells and give an incorrect or “maternal cell contamination” result. Can a FISH genetic test be wrong? Accuracy and limitations.