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Combined first trimester or cffDNA screening.

Authors :
Hyett, J
Source :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Jan2016, Vol. 123 Issue 1, p98-98. 1p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article offers information on the cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) screening and its increasing use in Australia. Topics discussed include a study in Denmark which reported a 50% reduction in live-born prevalence of Down syndrome and 50% reduction in invasive testing following the introduction of combined first tri-mester screening, and another study in Victoria which found a high positive predictive value for cffDNA.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FIRST trimester of pregnancy
*PRENATAL genetic testing
*DOWN syndrome
*MEDICAL screening
*DIAGNOSIS of Down syndrome
*MISCARRIAGE
*FETAL ultrasonic imaging
*PRENATAL diagnosis
*GENETIC testing
*PREVENTION

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14700328
Volume :
123
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112000295
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.13623
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