title: An overview of prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing.
abstract: Although prenatal genetic testing has been available for more than 3 decades, the number of conditions that can be detected has increased exponentially over the past decade. This commentary describes currently available prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests and explores practical and social considerations related to prenatal testing.
authors: Carolinas Medical Center, NorthEast Women's Insitute, 200 Medical Park Dr., Ste. 500, Concord, NC 28025, USA. Cheryl.Dickerson@carolinashealthcare.org.
authors: Cheryl
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authors: Dickerson
mesh_terms: D033142:Genetic Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*