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Amniocentesis Test |
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Just what is the amniocentesis test and how it can help us diagnose
certain conditions during your pregnancy?
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Who should consider prenatal
testing and genetic counseling?
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You are pregnant and will be 35 years of age or
older on your due date.
You are pregnant with an abnormal expanded AFP
blood test.
(Quad Test)
You have had an ultrasound of your fetus showing
a possible birth defect.
You have already had a child or close
relative with a birth defect or genetic disease.
You and your partner are carriers of a
recessively inherited disease such as Tay-Sachs, sickle cell anemia,
cystic fibrosis or thalassemia.
You are a carrier of an X linked disease such as
Fragile X, hemophilia or muscular dystrophy.
You and your partner are closely related to each
other (such as first cousins).
You have been exposed to medications, X-rays or
other agents during your pregnancy that may be harmful to the
developing fetus.
To fill out our online assessment form
click here
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Please feel free to call us anytime.
Prenatal Diagnosis Center at Martha Jefferson Hospital
595 Peter Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: 434-982-8560
Fax: 434-982-7491
Email: info@prenataldiagnosiscenter.com
Business hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (Monday to Friday)
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