Diagnostic tests
- Created by: chanelshepherd
- Created on: 05-04-14 19:07
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Dianostic tests- identify an abnormality
Amniocentesis
- Offered to women over 37 or anyone with a family histroy which causes concern
- Between 16 and 18 weeks
- An ultrasound and fine hollow needle take fluid from amniotic sac
- Tests for downs syndrome, spine bilfida and the babys sex
- Important for couples who are carriers of sex related genetic disorders or older people who are…
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