Who should consider CVS?
CVS should be considered by women age 33 years or over, individuals who have had a child with a chromosomal abnormality, individuals who have a chromosomal translocation, and couples at risk for a prenatally identifiable genetic disorder (e.g., hemophilia or sickle cell disease). CVS may not be appropriate for individuals with a family history of neural tube defects (spina bifida or anencephaly).
