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It is also known as Chorionic villus sampling
It is also known as chorionic villus biopsy
Chorionic villus biopsy has been in use since the 1980s
Chorionic villus sampling has been in use since the 1980s
Placenta produces Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone.It is tested for pregnancy.
A chorionic villi sampling can be performed as early as week 10 of the pregnancy.
Chorionic villus sampling is best performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy
Chorionic villus biopsy is not recommended for women who have vaginal bleeding or spotting during the pregnancy
Chorionic villus sampling is not recommended for women who have vaginal bleeding or spotting during the pregnancy
Chorionic villus sampling involves the removal of a small amount of tissue directly from the chorionic villi (minute vascular projections of the fetal chorion that combine with maternal uterine tissue to form the placenta).
Chorionic villus biopsy costs between $1,200 and $1,800. Insurance coverage for this test may vary
The chorionic membrane is a thin, outermost membrane that surrounds the fetus in the womb. It is composed of layers of cells derived from both the embryo and the mother and plays a role in the exchange of nutrients and waste between the fetus and the mother. The chorionic membrane eventually fuses with the amniotic membrane to form the amniotic sac.