
A diagnostic procedure used during pregnancy to diagnose birth defects. A small sample of placental cells called the chorionic villi is obtained by inserting a small tube through the pregnant patient's vagina and cervix into the uterus. CVS can test for conditions such as Down syndrome, Tay Sachs disease, and cystic fibrosis. It is performed during the first trimester of pregnancy.

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Miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) and bleeding.
Recommended physician specialty for Chorionic villus sampling CVS (detects birth defects) is Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that involves taking a tiny tissue sample from outside the sac where the fetus develops. ...
May 13, 2008 ... Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test done during early pregnancy that can find certain problems with your baby (fetus).
Chorionic villus sampling is a diagnostic test for identifying chromosome abnormalities and other inherited disorders.
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