Amniocentesis
-Uses a needle
-Removes fluid
-Tests for neural tube defects
-Slower
-Higher likelihood of miscarriage
Chorionic Villus Sampling
-Uses a catheter
-Removes cells
-Doesn't test for neural tube defects
-Faster
-Lower likelihood of miscarriage
-Screen for chromosomal abnormalities
-performed in the first tri-mester
-accurate
Amniocentesis vs. CVS
(author: Elaine Leslie)
