What is amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis is a prenatal examination method that punctures the abdominal wall and uterine wall of pregnant women to remove fetal cells and amniotic fluid from the amniotic fluid for testing to find out whether the fetus has chromosomal aberrations, genetic diseases and other abnormalities. Pregnant women need to undergo amniocentesis between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy based on doctor\’s advice. Amniocentesis is a relatively complicated operation that needs to be performed in the hospital. After the operation is completed, you need to wait for the test results.
How long does it take for test results after amniocentesis?
Generally speaking, it takes 1-2 weeks for test results after amniocentesis. First, the amniotic fluid and fetal cells removed need to be cultured so that the cells can grow and replicate in the laboratory. This preliminary culture stage takes 3-7 days. Secondly, different testing methods need to be carried out for different testing items, and the testing time will also be different. Finally, the doctor needs to conduct a detailed assessment of the situation before and after amniocentesis, formulate a detailed examination plan and diagnosis and treatment plan, and only give the final examination results after considering various situational factors. Therefore, you need to wait 1-2 weeks for test results after amniocentesis.
What should I pay attention to after amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis is a relatively complex prenatal check-up and requires choosing the right time and doctor to perform it. Detailed examinations are required before surgery to assess the physical condition of the pregnant woman, the condition of the fetus, and the risks of surgery. You need to fully cooperate with the doctor during the operation. You need to rest and protect the wound after the operation to avoid infection. After the operation, the physical condition of the pregnant woman needs to be closely observed. If there is slight pain, fever, bleeding, etc., you need to contact the doctor in time.
The risks and significance of amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is one of the more common methods for prenatal check-up. It is often used for elderly pregnant women, pregnant women with family history, and those who may have fetal malformations due to work environment and other reasons. Although amniocentesis is a relatively accurate examination method, it still has certain risks. For example, bleeding, infection, etc. may occur after the operation, and it may even have certain effects on the fetus. In addition, pregnant women also need to understand the risks and the purpose of the test before undergoing amniocentesis, and make a decision after full consideration.
Summary
Amniocentesis is a relatively complicated prenatal examination method. It takes 1-2 weeks after the operation is completed to get the test results. Pregnant women need to pay attention to relevant matters and make full assessment and selection when undergoing this examination. The risks and significance of amniocentesis require adequate preparation before the examination to ensure the smooth progress of the examination.
