Which of the Following Statements Regarding Prenatal Testing Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding prenatal testing is false?

• A) Results from chorionic villus sampling come faster than those from amniocentesis.
• B) Chorionic villus sampling is typically performed later in the pregnancy than amniocentesis.
• C) Ultrasound imaging has no known risk.
• D) Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis are usually reserved for pregnancies with higher than usual risks of complications.

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