Lesedi and Her Doctor Need to Know as Quickly as Possible

question 40

Multiple Choice

Lesedi and her doctor need to know as quickly as possible (hopefully within 24 hours) whether the child she has been carrying for only nine weeks possesses any genetic abnormalities. Which technique is Lesedi's doctor most likely to employ?

• A)Chorionic villus sampling
• B)Ultrasound
• C)Amniocentesis
• D)Genetic counselling

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