An Advantage That Chorionic Villus Sampling Has Over Amniocentesis as a Method

question 12

Multiple Choice

An advantage that chorionic villus sampling has over amniocentesis as a method of prenatal testing for genetic disorders is that

• A) the risk of a miscarriage as a result of the procedure is much lower for chorionic villus sampling.
• B) the results from a chorionic villus sampling procedure is far more accurate than the results from amniocentesis.
• C) it is an easier and less invasive procedure to use.
• D) chorionic villus sampling can be done earlier in the pregnancy so the parents get the test results sooner.