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How does chorionic villus sampling work?

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CVS involves removing a tiny piece of the placenta and examining the cells.

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When is Chorionic villus sampling done?
It is done during weeks 10-12 of a pregnancy
What does chorionic villus sampling involve?
Chorionic villus sampling involves the removal of a small amount of tissue directly from the chorionic villi (minute vascular projections of the fetal chorion that combine with maternal uterine...
How is Chorionic villus sampling shortened?
CVS
What can Chorionic villus sampling find?
Analysis of the cells from the chorionic villus enables the detection of over 200 diseases and disorders such as Down Syndrome, Tay-Sachs disease, and cystic fibrosis
Who is Chorionic villus sampling done on?
An unborn baby