Chorionic villous sampling is useful in all the following except
Correct Answer: Spina bifida
Description: Chorionic villous sampling (CVS) is generally performed at 10 to 13 weeks. 1. Second-trimester amniocentesis - for genetic diagnosis is usually performed between 15 and 20 weeks. 2. Early amniocentesis - this is performed between 11 and 14 weeks CVS for trophoblastic cells (derived embryologically from the same feilized eggs as the fetus is usually done during gestational weeks 11-13 The advantage of CVS is that the results are available early in pregnancy
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