Amniocentesis in early pregnancy for genetic disorders is a kind of: (A) Primordial prevention, (B) Primary prevention, (C) Secondary prevention, (D) Teiary prevention
Answer is C. As it is a diagnostic test, it comes under secondary prevention. It is a diagnostic test done in the 2nd trimester (only after completion of 12wks). it can detect many abnormalities like Down's, Neural tube defects Ref : Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 23rd edition - Pgno. 578