CVS

-A genetic screening method

-it is done by taking sample cells from the mothers placenta
-They are then cultured to get enough number of cells to produce a karyotype
-Karyotype then can be used to diagnose genetic disorders

-When can you do it: 8 weeks

-time taken: karyotype test can immediatly strt

cons:
risk of miscarriage
infection
inadequate sample

Amniocentesis
-a geentic screening method
-it is doen by taking amniotic fluid are the fetus using a needle
-sample is cultured
-karyotype test carried out to diagnose gentic disorders

-when can you do it: 15-18 weeks

-timet taken to get the rseults: 2weeks

cons:
miscarriage
infections
cramping

cystic fibrosis
- an inherited genetic disorder that causes sticky mucus to build up in lungs and
digestive system
this causes lung infections and problems with digesting food
symptoms
recurring chest infections
coughing
diarrhoea
yellowing og skin

polydactyl
-an inherited genetic disorder where you are having more fingers than normal