How does non-invasive prenatal testing compare to existing screening and testing?
How does non-invasive prenatal testing compare to existing screening and testing?
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens a mother’s blood, while the existing invasive testing screens samples of chorionic villi and amniocentesis. Patricia Geraghty, NP, further compares both types of prenatal testing.
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