Can amniocentesis detect heart defects or other structural abnormalities in the baby?

By Team Rainbow - Updated: September 16, 2024

Amniocentesis is primarily used for genetic and chromosomal testing and may not detect structural abnormalities in the same way as a detailed fetal ultrasound.

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