Chorionic villi sampling
It is a small biopsy of the developing placenta taken to analyze the chromosomal makeup of that fetus, i.e. Genetic testing.
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What is the definition or description of: chorionic villi sampling?
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What instruments are used to perform a chorionic villi sampling?
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How would chorionic villi sampling determine whether a fetus has genetic abnormalities?
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My pregnant qife 34 years old, blood test came out trisomy21 1:14. Doctor ordered chorionic sample. what is the chance of my baby?
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Safety of chorionic sampling vs. Amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities?
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At what stage is chorionic villus sampling done?
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How, when is chorionic villus sampling performed?
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Is the chorionic villus sampling cvs a risky thing to do?
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How is the chorionic villus grown and tested after chorionic villus sampling?
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Chorionic villus sampling vs amniocentesis risk?
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Is it okay to masterbate after chorionic villus sampling?
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Why would a pregnant person need chorionic villus sampling (cvs)?
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Which specific doctors perform a chorionic villus sampling test?
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What types of doctors perform a chorionic villus sampling test? Fellows?
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Do I have to see a specialist to get a chorionic villus sampling cvs ordered?
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Someone here please explain the difference between chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis?
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Which of the two tests are better? Or are recommended ? Amniocentesis or cvs (chorionic villus sampling )? No past history of any health problems.
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Chorionic villus sampling (cvs) can test for what all diseases?
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Can I do chorionic villus sampling in the first trimester?
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What is the definition or description of: ultrasound-guided chorionic villus sampling?
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What's the meaning of chorionic infection ?
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Given a sub-chorionic hematoma, what are the chances it will go away?
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What to do if i was diagnosed with a sub-chorionic hematoma, what are the chances it will go away?
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How can antibodies be used to detect human chorionic gonadotropin?
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Is it true that human chorionic gonadotropin only produced if you are pregnant?
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What are the side effects of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?
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Can you be pregnant if your human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) levels are 0?
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Can sinthetic hormones, norethisterone, clomiphene or chorionic gonadotropin cause TSH disbalance. In only 20 dys my TSH went from 3, 5 to 6, 5 mu/l?
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What should I do if I miss a dose of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?
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I know someone who wants to use hCG human chorionic gonadotropin diet. Is it safe?
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