What Is the Advantage of Performing CVS Over Amniocentesis

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of performing CVS over amniocentesis?

• A) CVS can be done earlier in the pregnancy.
• B) With CVS, there is no risk of miscarriage.
• C) CVS allows chromosomal analysis; amniocentesis does not.
• D) There is no advantage to performing CVS over amniocentesis.
• E) CVS can be performed on the father; amniocentesis must be performed on the mother.

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