Amniocentesis, CVS and Cordocentesis
Procedures such as amniocentesis (taking a sample of fluid from the mother's abdomen), CVS (taking a sample from the baby's feeding partner) and cordocentesis (taking a sample from the baby's cord) carry certain risks. They can have harmful effects on the mother and baby (bleeding, infection, perforation of the water sac). With this test, chromosomal diseases can be detected with a very simple blood sample from the arm. It also detects Down syndrome, trisomy 18, deficiency or excess of X and Y sex chromosomes. It relieves the worries of expectant mothers while their baby is still in the womb. It avoids the risk of amniocentesis or CVS, and with almost one hundred percent certainty it can be determined whether the baby in the womb carries a chromosomal disease.
We Recommend Screening Tests
This test can be performed from the 9-10th week of pregnancy. The risk of Down syndrome can be determined with an accuracy rate of 99.9%. Therefore, I recommend all pregnant women to have screening tests. These screening tests include double, triple and quadruple screening tests and ultrasonography. These tests do not pose a risk for mother and baby. We can diagnose with a sensitivity close to amniocentesis and cordocentesis. It is a test with high reliability.