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Amniocentesis
How To Prepare
You will be asked to empty your bladder just before the test.
You will need to sign a consent form that says you understand the risks of the test and agree to have it done.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about the need for the test,
its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you
understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form 
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference April 4, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
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