It takes only about five minutes
Chorionic villus biopsy has been in use since the 1980s
It is also known as Chorionic villus sampling
It is also known as chorionic villus biopsy
Chorionic villus biopsy is not recommended for women who have vaginal bleeding or spotting during the pregnancy
Chorionic villus biopsy costs between $1,200 and $1,800. Insurance coverage for this test may vary
An unborn baby
Analysis of the cells from the chorionic villus enables the detection of over 200 diseases and disorders such as Down Syndrome, Tay-Sachs disease, and cystic fibrosis
It is a prenatal test that can detect genetic and chromosomal abnormalities of an unborn baby
Chorionic villus sampling has been in use since the 1980s
Doctors may use ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle during amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
Chorionic villus sampling is best performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy
Chorionic villus sampling is not recommended for women who have vaginal bleeding or spotting during the pregnancy