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Is Prenatal Diagnosis or Carrier Detection Testing Available?

April 26, 2017detection diagnosis prenatal Testing

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Is Prenatal Diagnosis or Carrier Detection Testing Available?

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For most MPS conditions, amniocentesis can be performed between 14 and 17 weeks gestation to determine if the unborn child is affected. Alternatively, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be performed between eight and ten weeks of pregnancy. Tests also are available to determine whether individuals are carriers of an MPS or related disease. To learn more about these tests contact your doctor, nearest genetic center or the National MPS Society.