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The information I found in this article was excellent. Reading and understanding was made easy by a posed question followed by answers. The main focus of this article is the risks involved with the CVS test. There is a greater risk of having a baby with a gene condition, such as Down ’s syndrome or spina bifida, if the woman is over thirty-five years old. Possible complications include a risk of miscarriage, problems with fingers or toes, infection, and bleeding. These risks increase when the procedure is done before 10 weeks of gestation and if the doctor has minimal experience. There are numerous diseases CVS can detect but neural tube defect is a disorder that has yet to be discovered through chorionic villus sampling. Counseling with a doctor is urged when considering this process. Not everyone may be qualified for this test .