Question

A couple believes that the child taking the birth may have a threat of congenital disease. A genetic counsellor may advise the couple by using which of the following technique?

• A. Ultrasound
• B. Amniocentesis
• C. Centrifugation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Amniocentesis

Genetic counseling is associated with a prenatal and postnatal diagnosis. The genetic counselor will perform an amniocentesis to determine the congenital diseases, sex determination and chromosomal abnormalities of the foetus. He will discuss medical history and genetic history of patient and risk associated with it in pregnancy.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.