Rationale and Comments

False-positive and false-negative results occur with cell-free DNA screening. Any positive cell-free DNA screening result should be confirmed with invasive diagnostic testing prior to a termination of pregnancy. If cell-free DNA screening is performed, adequate pretest counseling must be provided to explain the benefits and limitations.

Sponsoring Organizations

• Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Sources

• ACOG guidelines

Disciplines

• Genetic
• Obstetrical

References

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Practice Bulletins-Obstetrics; Committee on Genetics; Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG practice bulletin, number 226. Obstet Gynecol. 2020;136(4):e48-e69.