ROCKINGHAM County, VA Covers 19 Cities. 1  Bergton, VA. 2  Bridgewater, VA. 3  Broadway, VA. 4  Criders, VA. 5  Dayton, VA. 6  Elkton, VA. 7  Fulks Run, VA.
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.Amniotic fluid is a clear, pale yellow fluid made by the fetus. The fluid protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.mniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.
During an amniocentesis a small amount (usually 2 tablespoons) of amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus is removed. The amniotic fluid contains cells that have been shed by the fetus during normal development. These cells may then be used for chromosome tests and/or specific genetic tests.