A 37-year-old member asked:
How much fluid do they take for amniocentesis?
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Dr. Karl Muenchanswered
Clinical Genetics 62 years experience
About 30 cc: About 30 cc of the approximately 300 cc of amniotic fluid present at the usual time of amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis. The amount removed causes no harm and is rapidly restored from the maternal circulation.
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Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
15-20 cc: It is important to have an adequate amount for testing.
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Last updated Sep 17, 2018
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