Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists

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The test was envisioned for use when an anomaly had been seen in an ultrasound screening. Photograph: Teresa Crawford/AP View image in fullscreen The test was envisioned for use when an anomaly had been seen in an ultrasound screening. Photograph: Teresa Crawford/AP Pregnancy Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in mother’s bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchers
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