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Recommended pre‐test counseling points for noninvasive prenatal testing using cell‐free DNA: a 2015 perspective
Author(s) -
Sachs Amy,
Blanchard Leah,
Buchanan Amanda,
Norwitz Errol,
Bianchi Diana W.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/pd.4666
Subject(s) - genetic counseling , informed consent , cell free fetal dna , test (biology) , perspective (graphical) , genetic testing , dna testing , medicine , prenatal diagnosis , family medicine , medical physics , psychology , computer science , pregnancy , pathology , alternative medicine , genetics , biology , artificial intelligence , paleontology , fetus
Abstract Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using cell‐free DNA is being offered to an increasing number of women. Comprehensive pre‐test counseling is complicated by emerging information about the benefits and limitations of testing, as well as the potential to detect incidental findings. Genetic counselors are trained to facilitate informed decision‐making; however, not all centers have access to these professionals. To aid in the informed consent process, we have summarized key points to be included in discussions with patients who are considering NIPT. © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.