Carla just had chorionic villus sampling to determine if her fetus had birth defects. This test was likely performed between ________ weeks of gestation.

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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is typically performed between 10 and 13 weeks of gestation. This is because the procedure involves obtaining a sample of the placenta, which has developed enough to allow for genetic testing, but is still small enough to be easily accessed with a needle. Performing the test before 10 weeks could result in a higher risk of miscarriage, while waiting until after 13 weeks may make it more difficult to obtain an accurate sample.

Carla Just Had Chorionic Villus Sampling to Determine If Her