Tests and Next Steps

Abnormal screening results next steps

Abnormal screening results next steps

What an abnormal screening result does and does not mean Screening tests are built to identify people who may benefit from more evaluation. They are usually not intended to prove that a condition is present. This distinction matters because many screening tests prioritize sensitivity: they try not to miss a potential problem, even if that […]

CVS testing explained

CVS testing explained

What CVS testing is Chorionic villus sampling is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a clinician obtains a very small sample of chorionic villi, the tiny fingerlike projections in the placenta. These cells usually share the fetus’s genetic material because the placenta and fetus develop from the same fertilized egg. The laboratory can then analyze […]

Amniocentesis risks and benefits

Amniocentesis risks and benefits

What amniocentesis involves Amniocentesis is an invasive prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a clinician removes a small sample of amniotic fluid from the uterus using a thin needle, usually under continuous ultrasound guidance. The fluid contains fetal cells and biochemical substances that can be analyzed for chromosomal conditions, selected genetic disorders, fetal infection, and, in […]

Genetic screening tests explained

Genetic screening tests explained

What genetic screening means Genetic screening is a structured way to estimate whether a person, pregnancy, fetus, embryo, or newborn has an increased chance of a genetic condition. In pregnancy care, screening is often offered to people who have no symptoms and no known family history. This is what makes screening different from targeted genetic […]