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Amniocentesis is completed for both diagnostic and therapeutic reason amniocentesis
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That : That is true. Some pregnant patients have "polyhydramnios", where there is too much fluid around the baby, which can occur for several reasons. In that case, extra fluid can be drained. The most common indication for amniocentesis is for diagnostic purposes, where fluid is tested to determine the health and genetics of the baby.
Answered 10/3/2016
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