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Recommended pre-test counseling points for noninvasive prenatal testing using cell-free DNA: a 2015 perspective |
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| Authors: | Amy Sachs Leah Blanchard Amanda Buchanan Errol Norwitz Diana W Bianchi |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA;3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA Mother Infant Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA |
| 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. |
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