recovery of chorionic villus sampling
After chorionic villus sampling (CVS) has been carried out, the sample of chorionic villi will be taken to a laboratory so that the cells can be examined under a microscope. The number of chromosomes...
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Before you decide to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), your GP, midwife or genetic counsellor will discuss the risks and possible complications with you, which include miscarriage. Miscarriage CVS...
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) involves taking a sample of cells from the tissue of the placenta of a pregnant woman. These cells are called chorionic villi. The procedure is always carried out under...
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) allows specific genetic disorders to be diagnosed in the foetus at a very early stage. If a condition is identified that cannot be treated, or if it causes severe...
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test carried out during pregnancy to detect specific abnormalities in an unborn baby. A sample of cells is taken from the placenta (the organ that links the...
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After chorionic villus sampling (CVS) has been carried out, the sample of chorionic villi will be taken to a laboratory so that the cells can be examined under a microscope. The number of chromosomes...
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Before you decide to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), your GP, midwife or genetic counsellor will discuss the risks and possible complications with you, which include miscarriage. Miscarriage CVS...
View ArticleHow chorionic villus sampling is performed
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) involves taking a sample of cells from the tissue of the placenta of a pregnant woman. These cells are called chorionic villi. The procedure is always carried out under...
View ArticleWhy chorionic villus sampling should be done
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) allows specific genetic disorders to be diagnosed in the foetus at a very early stage. If a condition is identified that cannot be treated, or if it causes severe...
View ArticleIntroduction of chorionic villus sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test carried out during pregnancy to detect specific abnormalities in an unborn baby. A sample of cells is taken from the placenta (the organ that links the...
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