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Genetics & Precision Medicine
Meta-analysis
cfDNA-based NIPT demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity for common fetal trisomies during prenatal screening
Prenatal Blood Test Highly Accurate for Common Trisomies
This systematic review of 20 studies involving more than 67,500 individuals evaluates the diagnostic performance of cfDNA-based NIPT. The an…
A new review finds cell-free DNA prenatal tests are very accurate for Down syndrome, but less so for other conditions.
Frontiers
Aug 22, 2026
Radiology & Imaging
Meta-analysis
Detailed ultrasound significantly enhances positive predictive value for trisomies 18 and 13 after high-risk cfDNA
Detailed Ultrasound Improves Accuracy For High Risk Genetic Screen Results
This meta-analysis of 858 scans across 8 studies evaluates the diagnostic performance of detailed ultrasound in singleton pregnancies with h…
Adding a detailed ultrasound to cell-free DNA testing can significantly improve the accuracy of results for certain chromosomal conditions.
Aug 5, 2026