AMNIOCENTESIS / CVS

Amniocentesis is a procedure in which amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy. This fluid contains fetal cells and various proteins. Genetic amniocentesis can provide information about your baby's genetic makeup. Genetic amniocentesis is usually done between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy.
Amniocentesis procedure is performed at Harmony Clinic after detailed counselling of the patient.

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), or chorionic villus biopsy, is a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the placenta to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems. The placenta is a structure in the uterus that provides blood and nutrients from the mother to the fetus. The chorionic villi are tiny projections of placental tissue that look like fingers and contain the same genetic material as the fetus.
CVS is usually done between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy.
CVS procedure is performed at Harmony Clinic after detailed counselling of the patient.