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A 37-year-old woman agrees to have a prenatal test done in order to diagnose fetal defects. There is a history of Down syndrome in her family. Which invasive prenatal test provides the earliest diagnosis and rapid test results?

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Answer:

the answer is Chorionic Villus Sampling

Step-by-step explanation:

This test is done much earlier in pregnancy, around 10 to 12 weeks instead of the usual 15 to 20 weeks. This procedure is invasive, though, since a tiny tissue from the placenta is removed and the needle is inserted through the abdomen or a catheter through the cervix. This procedure can result in miscarriage.

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