What is amniocentesis?

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Answer 1

Amnio is a procedure: Amniocentesis is the procedure during which a long, slim needle is inserted through the prenant woman's abdominal and uterine walls and through the membranes of the amniotic sac, and fluid is aspirated/drawn into a syringe attached to that needle. Fluid can be studied for chromosomes (karyotype) or special genetic disorders, for infection, for lung maturity and for other conditions of baby or mom.

Answer 2

Amniotic fluid: Amniocentesis is a technique for obtaining amniotic fluid from the uterine cavity using a needle. It can be for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It is most commonly used to evaluate fetal health (e.g., lung maturity, presence of infection...Etc.).

Answer 3

Wait for results: I presume you are undergoing amniocentesis for genetic testing. Take it easy for a day or so, your doctor will give you precautions to follow

Answer 4

Needling procedure.: Amnioparacentesis in greek (amnio for short) is a prenatal invasive diagnostic genetic procedure devised to glean information from the pregnancy sac with small risk. It is used to determine fetal dna make-up, mutations, anemia, infections, open neural tube or abdominal wall defects. It is typically done 16-22 weeks by maternal-fetal or genetic specialists; complications occur in 1:100-1:1, 000.

Answer 5

100%: Amniocentesis is 100% accurate.

Answer 6

Very accurate: An amniocentesis samples the fetal dna from amniotic fluid. Because the test is sampling the baby's dna directly the test is extremely accurate.

Answer 7

Amnio step-by-step: Consent is obtained; questions are answered. Ultrasound is used to find best location for needle. Iodine is wiped on skin. Ultrasound is placed on abdomen again. Skin may or may not be numbed by injection. Amniocentesis needle (long but thin) is inserted through abdominal wall into amniotic sac. Syringe is attached; fluid is withdrawn. Heartbeat is checked. Skin is cleaned. Instructions are given.

Answer 8

Amniotic fluid: Initially, a sonogram is performed that facilitates locating an appropriate pocket of fluid. Then under ultrasound guidance, the needle is passed through your abdominal wall, into the uterus, and into the selected pocket of fluid. Amniotic fluid is then aspirated with a syringe to be sent for diagnostic studies. The needle is removed and the fetal well being is confirmed post procedure.

Answer 9

Maybe: CVS and amniocentesis are tests that some patients will choose to have to help get a diagnosis. They allow testing of the baby's genes and help diagnosis genetic defects. These tests are not done routinely on everyone but rather on those who are at high risk for genetic diseases. Age > 35 or an abnormal blood test for Down syndrome would be examples of those who might consider this.

Answer 10

Depends: On what you want to know, how much and your choice. There are risks and benefits to both. You need a detailed discussion with your doctor who would do the procedure about each one then make up your mind.

Answer 11

Has risks: All procedures have risks and benefits. Refer to provider for their risk ratio.

Answer 12

1%-1/1000 risk loss.: The risk of fetal loss ranges roughly between 1/100 and 1/1000 with lower risks reported more recently as machines and instruments have improved. The risk of fetal loss increases with maternal age, sonographic markers of anomalies, prior vaginal bleeding/short cervix, number of needle insertions and poor fetal growth. Some women go on to preterm birth or rupture of membranes weeks after.

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