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Amniocentesis is performed for viral cultures, chromosomal analysis and alpha-fetoprotein levels.
Hydrocephalus 2010
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This morning I got a running commentary on her upcoming Amniocentesis (have I spelt that right?).
development 2009
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Amniocentesis is used to detect several genetic and chromosomal conditions, while the blood tests, at least initially, will screen only for Down syndrome.
New Prenatal Tests Offer Safer, Early Screenings Amy Dockser Marcus 2011
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Amniocentesis is a test where a doctor takes a four-foot needle and inserts it into your abdomen to withdraw some amniotic fluid for examination.
You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010
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Amniocentesis is a test where a doctor takes a four-foot needle and inserts it into your abdomen to withdraw some amniotic fluid for examination.
You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010
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Amniocentesis is a test where a doctor takes a four-foot needle and inserts it into your abdomen to withdraw some amniotic fluid for examination.
You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010
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Amniocentesis may be performed during pregnancy and may identify a genetic case, as we see plenty of families with syndromes that are associated with craniosynostosis, such as Crouzon syndrome (which presents with wide-set, bulging eyes), Apert syndrome (which presents with fused fingers and toes), Pfeiffer syndrome (which presents with broad, short thumbs or big toes), and Jackson-Weiss syndrome (which presents with enlarged or bent big toes), to name a few.
The Beauty of Love Laura Posada 2010
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Amniocentesis is a procedure in which a small amount of fluid and cells are collected from the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus.
The Official Lamaze® Guide Judith Lothian RN 2010
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Because I am now over 35 years of age, the doctor puts pamphlets about Chorionic Villus Sampling and Amniocentesis into my hands and refers me to genetics counsellors.
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(I did not opt for a Amniocentesis, due to the risk.)
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