Feasibility of using plasma rather than serum in first and second trimester multiple marker Down's syndrome screening

Conclusions This study provides strong evidence that current serum-based prenatal screening can be performed equally well using plasma samples. This may prove useful, especially if secondary screening using a DNA-based test requires maternal plasma.

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Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Lambert-Messerlian, G. M., Palomaki, G. E., Eklund, E. E., Kloza, E. M., Neveux, L. M., Phipps, M. G., Canick, J. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research