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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) (Copyright © March of Dimes)

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Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1165.asp

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that can diagnose or rule out certain birth defects. The test is generally performed between 10 and 12 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period. This fact sheet provides information about this test, and how the test sample is taken.

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