874 How common are fetal genetic abnormalities in “low-risk” patients undergoing genetic testing?

While amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are typically performed in those with risk factors, they should be offered to all patients. Our aim was to evaluate the rate of chromosomal abnormalities or copy number variants (CNVs) in patients at low risk who chose to undergo diagnostic testing.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sarah J. Weingarten, Brittany Roser, Luiza Perez, Sarah Heaps, Rana K. Fowlkes, Stephen T. Chasen Source Type: research