Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) at Vardhan Fertility Centre
Accurate Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis – Early and Reliable
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is an advanced prenatal diagnostic test offered at Vardhan Fertility Centre, used to detect genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in early pregnancy. It allows expecting parents to make informed decisions about their baby’s health as early as the 10th to 13th week of gestation.
CVS involves collecting a small sample of placental tissue (chorionic villi) either through the cervix (transcervical) or through the abdominal wall (transabdominal). This sample contains the same genetic material as the fetus and is tested for conditions like Down syndrome, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and other inherited disorders.
- Women above the age of 35
- Couples with a family history of genetic disorders
- Abnormal first-trimester screening results
- Known carriers of inherited diseases
- History of chromosomal abnormalities in previous pregnancies
- Performed between 10–13 weeks – earlier than amniocentesis
- High accuracy in detecting chromosomal conditions
- Expert fetal medicine specialists & ultrasonography support
- Safe and sterile procedure in a controlled clinical environment
- Genetic counseling provided before and after the test
- Ultrasound Guidance – to determine placental position
- Sample Collection – through cervix or abdomen
- Lab Testing – genetic and chromosomal analysis
- Results – typically available within 7–10 days
- Slight risk of miscarriage (less than 1%)
- Mild cramping or spotting after the procedure
- Not suitable for detecting neural tube defects (amniocentesis may be recommended later)
