How high are the risks of amniocentesis and what is its accuracy?

Patient's question:

Is the risk of amniocentesis high? How much does it cost? What is the difference between it and NIPT? Which one has higher accuracy?

Doctor's answer:

Medical Analysis: Hello, amniocentesis does indeed carry certain risks, with an approximate risk of miscarriage of about 1 in 200.
Advice: Hello, non-invasive DNA testing poses relatively little risk compared to amniocentesis, and its accuracy is also similar, though it is considerably more expensive.

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