CVS and amniocentesis diagnostic tests: description in brief
Information for pregnant women who are offered a chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis diagnostic test.
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CVS and amniocentesis are diagnostic tests that can tell if a baby definitely has a serious condition by checking their chromosomes. This document is for pregnant women who are offered a CVS or amniocentesis test following antenatal screening tests.
This information is available in A4 PDF format (in English) to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information (see list above).
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Updates to this page
Last updated 31 October 2021 + show all updates
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Addition of plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.
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Updated information in line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists best practice guidelines.
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Updated branding on document.
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Updated personal data statement and copyright information in leaflet.
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First published.