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Paracentesis (from Greek ÎºÎµÎ½ÏÎ¬Ï, to pierce) is a form of body fluid sampling procedure, generally referring to peritoneocentesis (also called laparocentesis) in which the peritoneal cavity is punctured by a needle to sample peritoneal fluid. 1  1 Indications. 2  2 Paracentesis for ascites.  3 Ascitic fluid analysis.
email. Knowledge center. Amniocentesis, also known as Amniotic Fluid Test is a test that detects chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. A sample of amniotic fluid is taken from the amniotic sac (amnion) surrounding the unborn baby and its DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities.mniocentesis is increasingly used for the management of early rupture of the membranes during pregnancy-certain amniotic fluid inflammatory markers, such as amniotic fluid IL-6, can help the doctor decide whether to deliver the baby early. Amniocentesis is usually done during the 15th week of pregnancy.