What to Expect: Amniocentisis
By Dr. Kenji Collins, MD · · Women's Health
Patients often ask us about amniocentisis. Here is what our Women's Health clinicians want you to know.
About this topic
Topic: amniocentisis. A prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus by a needle inserted into the abdomen. This procedure is used to detect various genetic abnormalities in the fetus and/or the sex of the fetus.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.