
Genome-wide fetal aneuploidy detection by maternal plasma DNA sequencing. The First Trimester Screen is performed between the 11th and 13th week of pregnancy.
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Analysis of cell-free DNA in maternal blood in screening for fetal aneuploidies: updated meta-analysis.
Gil MM, Accurti V, Santacruz B, Plana MN, Nicolaides KH. With sequential screening, a first report is produced after the first trimester sample has been submitted, and a final report after the second sample.Position statement from the Aneuploidy Screening Committee on behalf of the Board of the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis.