Flake test
A chorionic villus sampling can be done on indication from 11 weeks of pregnancy. A piece of tissue from the placenta (the placenta) is removed using a needle through the abdominal wall or through the vagina of the pregnant woman. This tissue contains the chromosomes of the child that will be examined for abnormalities.
WHAT CAN BE EXAMINED?
With a chorionic villus sampling you can certify whether your child has Down, Edwards or Patau syndrome. Certain metabolic diseases can also be detected, and DNA testing can be performed.
MISCARRIAGE
The disadvantage of the chorionic villus sampling is that there is a risk of miscarriage due to the examination. This occurs in 2 out of 1000 women who receive this test; 998 women did not miscarry through the study.
WHEN A FLAKE TEST?
You can choose to have a chorionic villus sampling performed when:
- you have received an abnormal result at the NIPT
- chromosomal disorders run in the family.
- there are hereditary metabolic diseases in the family that can be detected with invasive diagnostics/chorionic villus sampling.
