Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8752944 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
The positive predictive values for detection of common autosomal and sex chromosomal aneuploidies by cell-free fetal DNA screening were comparable with other studies. Identification of microdeletions was associated with lower positive predictive values and higher false-positive rates, likely because of the low prevalence of the individual targeted microdeletion syndromes in the general population. Although the obtained positive predictive values compare favorably with those seen in traditional screening approaches for common aneuploidies, they highlight the importance of educating clinicians and patients on the limitations of cell-free fetal DNA screening tests. Improvement of the cell-free fetal DNA screening technology and continued monitoring of its performance after introduction into clinical practice will be important to fully establish its clinical utility. Nonetheless, our data provide valuable information that may aid result interpretation, patient counseling, and clinical decision making/management.
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Authors
Andrea K. MD, Sau Wai PhD, Janice L. PhD, Weimin PhD, Patricia A. MS, Sandra MS, Alicia MS, Ignatia B. Van Den Veyver, Amy M. PhD,