Briefly describe any two prenatal diagnostic procedures that are "more invasive" than ultrasound sonography and fetal MRI.
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Following are two of the more invasive types of prenatal tests:Amniocentesis: It is performed between the 14th to 20th weeks of pregnancy. It involves the removal of a sample of amniotic fluid with a needle to determine any chromosomal or metabolic disorders. The earlier it is performed, the more useful it is in deciding how to handle a pregnancy.
Chorionic villus sampling: It is performed between 9.5 and 12.5 weeks of pregnancy. It involves the removal of a small sample of the placenta that provides information about the presence of birth defects.
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