Diagnostic service

Amniocentesis

Ultrasound-guided amniotic fluid sampling for prenatal diagnostic assessment.

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Amniocentesis service at OnePLUS Ultrasound Lab

Plan your visit

What to confirm before you come

Practical details for amniocentesis. Preparation and reporting can change with the exact investigation ordered.

Centre timings

Every day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Call ahead for test and doctor availability.

Preparation

Discuss medicines in advance, arrange an accompanying adult if possible, and expect a consent process. Follow your clinician’s instructions.

Follow your referring clinician’s instructions if they differ.

Report timing

Estimated timing: 3–5 days for QF-PCR; 2–3 weeks for karyotyping. Confirm for your case.

Complex or referral tests may take longer.

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Overview

Amniocentesis withdraws a small amount of amniotic fluid by inserting a thin needle into the uterus under ultrasound guidance. The cells in the fluid can be used to assess the genetic makeup of the baby. Preparation, aftercare, possible complications, and result timelines are explained on this page.

Key Highlights

Used after selected positive prenatal screening results
May be advised for relevant family or previous-pregnancy history
May be used to evaluate the baby for infection
Typically performed at 16–18 weeks when clinically advised

Our Technology

Continuous ultrasound guidance

Thin-needle amniotic fluid sampling

Questions before booking

Amniocentesis FAQs

These answers cover common booking questions. Your doctor’s instructions remain specific to your care.

When is amniocentesis usually performed?

OnePLUS describes 16–18 weeks as the preferred time. Your treating clinician should decide whether and when the procedure is appropriate for you.

How should I prepare?

Discuss all medicines with your clinician and the centre in advance; do not stop prescribed medicine without medical advice. OnePLUS also recommends arranging someone to accompany you and notes that written consent is required.

When are results expected?

Estimated timeframes are 3–5 days for QF-PCR and 2–3 weeks for karyotyping. Actual timing can vary, so confirm it for the test ordered in your case.

Amniocentesis for North Delhi patients

OnePLUS provides amniocentesis at its Pitampura centre for patients from Rohini and across North Delhi.

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Our Medical Experts

Our specialists oversee imaging and laboratory work with care for the people behind each report.

Dr. Pooja (Garg) Agarwal

Radiologist specialised in fetal medicine

Fetal medicine, obstetric ultrasounds, anomaly scans, fetal echocardiography, gynaecological USG, and colour Dopplers.

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Dr. Nitin Agarwal

Pathologist

Hematology, cytology (FNAC), histopathology, infertility testing, biochemistry, microbiology, hormonal assays, HPLC, quality control, and antenatal testing.

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