Which of the following is NOT correctly identified as an advantage is using amniocentesis?
A) It can be used to detect chromosome abnormalities prenatally in the fetus.
B) In some cases, it can be used to obtain fetal DNA so that tests can be done to determine if the fetus may have a particular genetic disorder.
C) It can normally be done as early as the sixth week of pregnancy.
D) It has a somewhat lower risk of complications than chorionic villus sampling.
E) All of these are advantages with the use of amniocentesis.

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Amniocentesis is typically performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy, not as early as the sixth week.

Which of the Following Is NOT Correctly Identified as an Advantage