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What are the advantages of genetic amniocentesis testing as compared to chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

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What are the advantages of genetic amniocentesis testing as compared to chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

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The principle advantage of amniocentesis testing is the ability to evaluate amniotic fluid AFP concentration. What are the risks of genetic amniocentesis? The procedure related pregnancy loss risk of genetic amniocentesis is 0.5% or less. The risk of premature rupture of membranes is approximately 1% or less.