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What An Amniocentesis Does ... How an Amniocentesis is Done ... Accuracy of Amniocentesis...
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www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/Prenatal%20Testing/prenatal...
www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/Prenatal%20Testing/prenataltest-amnios.htm
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Why Is an Amniocentesis Performed? ... How Accurate Is Amniocentesis? ... The accuracy of amniocentesis is about 99.4%.
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www.webmd.com/baby/guide/amniocentesis
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/amniocentesis
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An occasional error has been reported, but the accuracy of amniocentesis for chromosome analysis is greater than 99%. Also, additional testing for specific inherited genetic disorders can be performed on the cells, if necessary.
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www.reproductivegenetics.com/amniocentesis.html
www.reproductivegenetics.com/amniocentesis.html
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For most suspected congenital and chromosome disorders, amniocentesis is the most accurate and reliable prenatal test available. ... Journal of the American Medical Association. "Midtrimester amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis. Safety and accuracy." JAMA 1976 Sep 27;236(13):1471-6.
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miscarriage.about.com/od/prenataltesting/f/amnioresults...
miscarriage.about.com/od/prenataltesting/f/amnioresults.htm
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For parents who would choose to terminate pregnancies with chromosome disorders, the accuracy of amniocentesis is a strong pro in favor of having the test.
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miscarriage.about.com/od/prenataltesting/i/amniodecisio...
miscarriage.about.com/od/prenataltesting/i/amniodecisions_2.htm
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Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that detects chromosome abnormalities, neural tube defects and genetic disorders with high levels of accuracy (98-99%). Although the probabilities of identification are high, this test does not measure the severity of these birth defects.
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www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/amniocentesis...
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/amniocentesis.html
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Amniocentesis Accuracy. Lifestyle, fitness & health information about Amniocentesis Accuracy. When Can an Ultrasound Detect Gender?, How Is a Paternity Test Performed?, About DNA Paternity Testing, Pr ... Amniocentesis Accuracy Articles...
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www.livestrong.com/amniocentesis-accuracy/
www.livestrong.com/amniocentesis-accuracy/
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What is amniocentesis? ; Amniocentesis is a procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the sac surrounding the fetus and is tested. The sample of amniotic fluid (less than one ounce) is removed through a fine ... How accurate is amniocentesis?; The accuracy of amniocentesis is about 99.4%.
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www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0500/05...
www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0500/0548.asp
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This prospective study of the safety and accuracy of midtrimester amniocentesis involved 1,040 subjects and 992 controls. Immediate complications of amniocentesis (vaginal bleeding or amniotic fluid leakage) occurred in approximately 2% of the women.
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jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/236/13/1471
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