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Implementation of cell-free DNA-based non-invasive prenatal testing in a National Health Service Regional Genetics Laboratory.

Fiona S TogneriMark D KilbyElizabeth YoungSamantha CourtDenise WilliamsMichael J GriffithsStephanie K Allen
Published in: Genetics research (2019)
NIPT can be successfully implemented into NHS regional genetics laboratories to provide high-quality services. NHS provision of NIPT in patients with high-risk screen results will allow for a reduction of invasive testing and partially improve equality of access to cfDNA-based NIPT in the pregnant population. Patients at low risk for a classic trisomy or with other clinical indications are likely to continue to access cfDNA-based NIPT as a private test.
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