In the 17th week of her pregnancy, Penny Wills was asked to take the triple screen test, as she had a family history of birth defects. Her doctor assured her that the test would take very little time and posed no risks to her baby. Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests has the doctor asked her to undergo?

A. chorionic villus sampling
B. maternal blood screening
C. ultrasound sonography
D. noninvasive prenatal diagnosis


Answer: B

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