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Chorionic Villus Sampling: Abnormal results

 
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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. Gross rearrangements of the chromosomes and chromosome additions or losses are detected.

— Belinda Rowland, PhD



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