Which of the following statements regarding prenatal testing is false?
A) Results from chorionic villus sampling come faster than those from amniocentesis.
B) Chorionic villus sampling is typically performed later in the pregnancy than amniocentesis.
C) Ultrasound imaging has no known risk.
D) Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis are usually reserved for pregnancies with higher than usual risks of complications.

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Chorionic villus sampling is typically performed earlier in the pregnancy (between 10 and 12 weeks) than amniocentesis (between 15 and 20 weeks) to allow for earlier detection of any abnormalities.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Prenatal Testing Is False