Sentences with phrase «as chorionic villus»

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You may also be advised to have a further test carried out, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) which checks for inherited conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis.

As early as the first trimester, doctors can take a sample of placental tissue (chorionic villus sampling, or CVS) to detect whether a baby has the genes that would lead to sickle cell anemia or sickle cell traiAs early as the first trimester, doctors can take a sample of placental tissue (chorionic villus sampling, or CVS) to detect whether a baby has the genes that would lead to sickle cell anemia or sickle cell traias the first trimester, doctors can take a sample of placental tissue (chorionic villus sampling, or CVS) to detect whether a baby has the genes that would lead to sickle cell anemia or sickle cell trait.

Diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling provide a «yes» or «no» answer but come with a small risk for miscarriage.

If successful, this would reduce the need for invasive procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling but still enable women to find out accurate information regarding their baby's health early in pregnancy.