What Are the Advantages of Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)compared to Amniocentesis

question 16

Multiple Choice

What are the advantages of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) compared to amniocentesis?

• A) Ultrasound imaging is not generally required for CVS.
• B) More diseases can be detected using CVS than using amniocentesis.
• C) CVS has a significantly low risk of miscarriage.
• D) CVS may be performed earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis.
• E) CVS allows diagnosis without karyotyping.

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