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Diagnostic Testing
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Methods of diagnostic testing
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Amniocentesis and chronic villus sampling (CVS) are used to diagnose a range of genetic conditions CVS can be carried out earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis although it has a higher risk of miscarriage
#2
Front (Question)
How are diagnostic test used?
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Cells from samples can be cultured to obtain sufficient cells to produce a karyotype A karyotype shows an individuals chromosomes arranged as homologous pairs
#3
Front (Question)
Risk assessment (diagnostic testing)
Back (Answer)
In deciding to proceed with diagnostic tests the element of risk will be assessed as will the decisions the individuals convcerned are likely to make if a test is positive