Ashley is currently 5 months pregnant. When she had an ultrasound performed, her obstetrician found a suspected abnormality with her pregnancy. Today, he is taking a sample of the amniotic fluid to do further testing. What type of test is this?

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This is an amniocentesis, which involves taking a sample of the amniotic fluid for diagnostic testing. CVS (choice B) is another procedure that involves taking a sample of the placenta for similar testing, but it is typically done earlier in pregnancy. Prenatal screening (choice A) is a general term for various tests that assess a woman's risk of having a baby with certain conditions, but it is not as specific as diagnostic testing. IVF (choice D) is a fertility treatment that involves fertilizing an egg outside of the body before implanting it in the womb.

Ashley Is Currently 5 Months Pregnant