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What kind of testing is there besides amniocentesis for down syndrome?
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Down's syndrome : None that i know of but is there history of this genetic disorder?
Answered 9/28/2016
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Screening / specific: There are some early screening tests like the maternal AFP determination or of a prenatal ultrasound that can be suggestive of ds but are not specific. The amniocentesis gathers cells that were shed by baby during pregnancy.Chromosome study of these cells is specific and dependable to confirm or exclude genetic disorders like ds.
Answered 6/10/2014
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