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Amniocentesis
- sampling of amniotic fluid
- 15-16 weeks
- traditional method
- spun down
- foetal fibroblasts isolated and cultured
- karyotyping takes approximately 2 weeks
- FISH
- may get result in 24 hours
- early amniocentesis now at 11-12 weeks but increased risk of loss
Risk
- 0.5-1% risk of pregnancy loss
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