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. 2016 Jan;65(1):49-52.

PURLs: Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction

Sarah Nickolich  1 , Narges Farahi  1 , Kohar Jones  2 , Anne Mounsey  1
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PURLs: Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction

Sarah Nickolich et al. J Fam Pract. 2016 Jan.

Abstract

Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant patients.

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