Preparation for Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
On the day of your appointment, you need to bring your referral and your blood group card or a document stating your blood group type.
There is no preparation for the ultrasound or the procedure other than to be well hydrated.
Counselling prior to making the decision to have a CVS
The decision to have a CVS is often a stressful and difficult one to make. It is important that the patient and her partner have fully discussed the issues prior to having the procedure done. They should discuss this amongst themselves and with their doctor. The decision to requests such a test as a CVS should only be made once the couple feel fully informed and that they understand what is involved and what has been said to them.
For this reason, OGI employs expert genetic councellors. Pretest genetic counselling will enable you to speak to an expert genetic counsellor or obstetrician prior to having the CVS.
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