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GTR Home > Tests > 5-Cell Confirmation Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid

Indication

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Clinical summary

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A disorder that results from a chromosomal abnormality. [from NCI]

Conditions tested

Target population

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Fetus that had previous chromosome or microarray analysis done and need a confirmation of previous result or abbreviated chromosome analysis done on amniotic fluid sample (e.g. previous chromosome or microarray analysis done on different tissue type, e.g. chorionic villi).

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Clinical validity

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Clinical utility

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Practice guidelines

  • NSGC, 2021
    National Society of Genetic Counselors Position Statement: Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening

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