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Are women who screen positive for Down syndrome, trisomy 18, or ONTDs in a previous pregnancy eligible for an amniocentesis in their current pregnancy?

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Are women who screen positive for Down syndrome, trisomy 18, or ONTDs in a previous pregnancy eligible for an amniocentesis in their current pregnancy?

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No, not unless they meet one of the eligibility criteria for amniocentesis in their current pregnancy (e.g. 40 years or older and/or screen positive result). The risk for one of these conditions is no higher for these women than other women.