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Chorionic villus sampling (cvs) can test for what all diseases?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Chromasomal or: Genetic disorders. Can detect missing or extra chromasomes, i.e. 47 instead of 46 present in down syndrome. Can test for genetic, inherited disorders like cystic fibrosis or tay-sachs disease.

Answered 7/20/2012

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