E189 - Noninvasive prenatal testing: an overview
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Justin Coleman speaks with Alice Poulton, genetic counsellor, about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Alice explains how NIPT differs from serum screening and ultrasound options, and when each option may be used. The conversation also covers advice on interpreting the NIPT results and when invasive testing may be offered. Read the full paper in Australian Prescriber.
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