Non-invasive pre-natal testing vs amniocentesis and karyotyping: A David vs Goliath story
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction Chromosomal anomalies constitute a potentially burdening and distressing group of illnesses which if screeneddiagnosed in time can offer respite to the expectant family Currently detection is based on a host of screening tests followed by Chorionic villous sampling or amniocentesis which are invasive procedures associated with a mild risk of pregnancy loss and have a long turnaround time Noninvasive prenatal testing uses sensitive and specific techniques to overcome the issue and has the potential to replace the conventional diagnostic testsMaterials and Methods A total of 700 consecutive Ante natal cases reporting to Gynaecology OPD in two centres over a duration of two years were screened using protocols applicable as per gestational age 39 screen positive high risk positive cases were further subjected to NIPT and CVSamniocentesis and the detection rates comparedResults In the primary outcome it was found that the detection rates were comparable with NIPT and conventional diagnostic tests and both showed equivocal resultsConclusion The study suggests no significant difference in the detection rates on NIPT vs the conventional karyotype However the results need to be interpreted in the light of low incidence rates of chromosomal anomalies in general population While a universal application of the test is desirable cost factor needs to be permissive for it to be beneficial in a holistic mannerKeywords Chromosomal anomalies Noninvasive Prenatal testing NIPT Chorionic villous sampling Amniocentesis karyotyping Cell free DNA Quantitative polymerase chain reaction
Authors and Affiliations
Varun Bajaj, Rony Chakravarty, Yaduvir Singh, Shankar Ganesh, Avnish Kumar
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