Question

Amniocentesis is a technique of drawing amniotic fluid and testing it. Which of the following is not a property of amniocentesis ?

• A. It is used for detecting congenital diseases
• B. It is used to find metabolic disorders
• C. It is a postnatal diagnostic technique
• D. This technique can be used to detect the sex of the developing baby

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is a postnatal diagnostic technique

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used primarily in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections as well as for sex determination.
So, amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique not a postnatal technique.