scholarly journals Contingent first-trimester screening for aneuploidies with cell-free DNA in a Danish clinical setting

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. B. Miltoft ◽  
L. Rode ◽  
C. K. Ekelund ◽  
K. Sundberg ◽  
S. Kjaergaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Setting ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Trimester Screening

scholarly journals 610: Actual rates of recommended diagnostic testing after first trimester screening vs. same-day screening by cell free DNA

2016 ◽  
Vol 214 (1) ◽  
pp. S326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arin Buresch ◽  
Mara Rosner ◽  
Barrie Suskin ◽  
Francine Einstein ◽  
Emnonila Bircaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Trimester Screening

scholarly journals SIGNIFICANCE OF LOW MATERNAL SERUM Β-HCG LEVELS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF ATYPICAL CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Wijngaard ◽  
Elena Casals ◽  
Imma Mercadé ◽  
Javier Laguna ◽  
Irene Madrigal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Maternal Serum ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Trimester Screening ◽  
Β Hcg ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The introduction of prenatal cell-free DNA as a screening test has surpassed traditional combined first-trimester screening (cFTS) in the detection of common trisomies. However, its current limitation in detecting only common trisomies is affecting the diagnostic yield for other clinically significant chromosomal abnormalities. Methods: In efforts to optimize the detection of fetuses with genetic abnormalities, we have analyzed the relationship between the cFTS risk score and biomarkers with atypical chromosomal abnormalities. Furthermore, we have evaluated the impact of prenatal cell-free DNA screening on the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in our population. For these purposes, we performed a retrospective study of 877 singleton pregnancies who underwent chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) between 2013 to 2020 and for whom first-trimester screening data were available. Results: The results demonstrated that low levels of free beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) (≤ 0.37 MoM) and increased fetal nuchal translucency (NT) (≥ 3.5mm) were statistically associated with the presence of atypical chromosomal abnormalities. In fact, the risk of pathogenic CMA results increased from 6% to 10% when fetal NT was increased and from 6% to 20% when a low serum β-hCG level was detected in the high-risk cFTS group. Moreover, our results showed that altered serum levels of β-hCG can have a substantial impact on the early detection of clinically relevant copy number variants. Discussion/Conclusion: Traditional cFTS can potentially identify a substantial proportion of atypical chromosomal aberrations, and women with increased NT or low maternal serum β-hCG levels are at increased risk of having pathogenic CMA results. Our results may help clinicians and women decide whether invasive testing or prenatal cell-free DNA screening testing are more appropriate for each situation.

First-trimester screening-biomarkers and cell-free DNA

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioan Suciu ◽  
Slavyana Galeva ◽  
Samira Abdel Azim ◽  
Lucian Pop ◽  
Oana Toader
Keyword(s):  
First Trimester ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Trimester Screening

First‐trimester screening based on cell‐free DNA vs combined screening: A randomized clinical trial on women's experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1482-1488
Author(s):  
Sonia Migliorini ◽  
Gabriele Saccone ◽  
Fiora Silvestro ◽  
Giulia Massaro ◽  
Bruno Arduino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Women's Experience ◽  
Trimester Screening

scholarly journals DEGUM, ÖGUM, SGUM and FMF Germany Recommendations for the Implementation of First-Trimester Screening, Detailed Ultrasound, Cell-Free DNA Screening and Diagnostic Procedures

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (02) ◽  
pp. 176-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Kozlowski ◽  
Tilo Burkhardt ◽  
Ulrich Gembruch ◽  
Markus Gonser ◽  
Christiane Kähler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
False Positive ◽  
Diagnostic Procedure ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Prenatal Counseling ◽  
Cell Free Dna ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Free Dna ◽  
Trimester Screening

AbstractFirst-trimester screening between 11 + 0 and 13 + 6 weeks with qualified prenatal counseling, detailed ultrasound, biochemical markers and maternal factors has become the basis for decisions about further examinations. It detects numerous structural and genetic anomalies. The inclusion of uterine artery Doppler and PlGF screens for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Low-dose aspirin significantly reduces the prevalence of severe preterm eclampsia. Cut-off values define groups of high, intermediate and low probability. Prenatal counseling uses detection and false-positive rates to work out the individual need profile and the corresponding decision: no further diagnosis/screening – cell-free DNA screening – diagnostic procedure and genetic analysis. In pre-test counseling it must be recognized that the prevalence of trisomy 21, 18 or 13 is low in younger women, as in submicroscopic anomalies in every maternal age. Even with high specificities, the positive predictive values of screening tests for rare anomalies are low. In the general population trisomies and sex chromosome aneuploidies account for approximately 70 % of anomalies recognizable by conventional genetic analysis. Screen positive results of cfDNA tests have to be proven by diagnostic procedure and genetic diagnosis. In cases of inconclusive results a higher rate of genetic anomalies is detected. Procedure-related fetal loss rates after chorionic biopsy and amniocentesis performed by experts are lower than 1 to 2 in 1000. Counseling should include the possible detection of submicroscopic anomalies by comparative genomic hybridization (array-CGH). At present, existing studies about screening for microdeletions and duplications do not provide reliable data to calculate sensitivities, false-positive rates and positive predictive values.

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