Amniocentesis Is Typically Performed Between

question 99

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is typically performed between:

• A) weeks 2 and 4 of pregnancy.
• B) weeks 8 and 12 of pregnancy.
• C) weeks 15 and 18 of pregnancy.
• D) weeks 25 and 28 of pregnancy.

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