KnowraAmniocentesisLinked fromLinked fromThe 11 pages that link to Amniocentesis, each with the reason it gives.All 11Broader topic 2Related 6Compared with 3Congenital anomalyRelated: It can provide diagnostic information when screening or family history raises concern.Maternal–fetal medicineRelated: It can clarify genetic or infectious diagnoses when prenatal findings raise concern.Amniotic fluidRelated: The sample can be analyzed for fetal genetic conditions, infection, or other clinical indications.Jérôme LejeuneRelated: Chromosome analysis of fetal cells made prenatal detection of trisomy 21 possible, a use Lejeune opposed.Sex-selective abortionRelated: It can identify chromosomal sex, though it is not generally performed solely for that purpose.Trisomy 16Related: It can help distinguish fetal involvement from a placental-only trisomy 16 finding.