A woman insists on an ultrasound and a maternal serum marker test to check for Trisomy 21 in her unborn child because she only wants to use non-invasive methods. Her obstetrician will

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A woman insists on an ultrasound and a maternal serum marker test to check for Trisomy 21 in her unborn child because she only wants to use non-invasive methods. Her obstetrician will

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Ultrasound and maternal serum marker tests are not sufficient for detecting Trisomy 21. CVS and amniocentesis are both invasive procedures that can accurately detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Trisomy 21. Therefore, the obstetrician should advise against relying solely on non-invasive methods and recommend either CVS or amniocentesis.

A Woman Insists on an Ultrasound and a Maternal Serum