Question

What is the primary diagnostic procedure used to collect amniotic fluid to analyze foetal chromosomes for genetic defects such as Down syndrome?

Options

• Tubectomy

• Hysterosalpingography

• Laparoscopy

• Amniocentesis

Answer 1

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic test wherein amniotic fluid containing foetal cells is sampled to examine chromosomes. It helps detect chromosomal and genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome, which may form grounds for MTP.