How amniocentesis is performed
Under continuous ultrasound guidance, a fine needle is inserted through the maternal abdomen and 15-20 ml of amniotic fluid is withdrawn for testing. Procedure takes 5-10 minutes.
When amniocentesis is offered
- High-risk second-trimester screening
- Abnormal NIPT requiring confirmation
- Suspected structural anomaly
- Known parental genetic condition
- Maternal infection requiring fetal infection assessment
- Previous baby with chromosomal abnormality
What to expect
Rest 24-48 hours, avoid heavy lifting and intercourse for one week. Rapid FISH results in 2-3 days; full karyotype in 10-14 days; molecular genetic tests in 1-3 weeks depending on specific test.
Your fetal-medicine specialist
Your amniocentesis is performed under continuous ultrasound guidance by a clinician dedicated to fetal medicine, with a direct pathway to senior gynaecologist Dr. Priyadatt Patel for any pregnancy that needs obstetric care.
Dr. Mayank Chaudhary
An ISUOG-trained fetal-medicine consultant who performs amniocentesis under continuous, real-time ultrasound guidance.
Standards & further reading. Our approach aligns with the RCOG amniocentesis & CVS leaflet and the ISUOG guidelines.
Related fetal-medicine pages
NT ScanAnomaly Scan (TIFFA)Doppler ScanNIPTPrenatal GeneticsCVSCVS vs AmniocentesisFetal MedicinePregnancy Care
Frequently asked
Dr. Priyadatt Patel
Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead
MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation
ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.
Science City Road, Ahmedabad 380060
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 · +91 97234 31544
Naranpura, Ahmedabad
Mon–Sat 08:30–10:30 · +91 70460 02566
