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Amniocentesis is a medical test of the fluid around the embryo. The doctor performed amniocentesis to make certain the baby would be normal.

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What amniocentesis is and how useful this tehnique is. why is its use for sex of the unborn hild banned in India?

WHAT IS AMNIOCENTESIS? Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that allows the healthcare practitioner to gather information about the baby's health and development from a sample of the mother's amniotic fluid. This is the fluid that surrounds the baby in the uterus.


What is the CPT code for amniocentesis?

CPT code for amniocentesis is 59000.


Was having an amniocentesis in 1976 compulsory to women over 40?

Amniocentesis has never been compulsory in the US


What is the abbreviation of amniocentesis?

AMN


What is the cpt code for Amniocentesis Patient has petit mal epilepsy?

Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy


What is anesthesia cpt code for amniocentesis patient has petit mal epilepsy?

Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy


Who should get an amniocentesis?

the pregnant women


Up to when can you have an amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis can be done no earlier than the fourteenth week of pregnancy. Sufficient amniotic fluid has to be present to do an amniocentesis. Amnios can be done well after 15 weeks but you shouldn't have one before then.


How long is the needle used for amniocentesis at 15 weeks pregnant?

The Amniocentesis needle is usually around 7.4cm long and 0.8mm wide


Can a congenital disorder be diagnosed by amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis primarily is looking at the DNA. It can detect major genetic problems like Down's syndrome.


What is the difference between an ultrasound and amniocentesis?

Ultrasound is non-invasive and therefore lower risk. It is the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize the interior of the body, typically to "see" the fetus. Amniocentesis is the extraction of amniotic fluid from the uterus via a big needle.


What are two tools that's doctors use to detect genetic disorders?

today doctors use tools such as amniocentesis and karyotypes to help detect genetic disorder.