Tag: prenatal diagnostics
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Understanding Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
At home insemination If you’re expecting and have concerns about the potential for chromosomal disorders or birth defects, your healthcare provider might suggest a genetic test known as chorionic villus sampling, or CVS. This first-trimester prenatal diagnostic test involves collecting a tiny tissue sample from the chorionic villi, which are the small, finger-like projections of…