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ArticleThe application of clinical genetics2025

NIPT of Maternal Plasma-Originated cfDNA: Applications and Guide for the Implementation.

Fco Javier Fernández Martínez, M Mar Gil Mira, Cristina González González, Irene Madrigal Bajo, Raluca Oancea Ionescu, Carmen Orellana Alonso, group of experts agreed with the AEDP (Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis) and AEGH (Spanish Association of Human Genetics)

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Fco Javier Fernández MartínezGenetics Service, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, 12 de Octubre Hospital Research Institute (Imas12), Madrid, 28041, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7749-3446
M Mar Gil MiraDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Torrejón, Madrid, 28850, Spain.
Cristina González GonzálezGenetics, Infanta Sofia Hospital, Madrid, 28702, Spain.
Irene Madrigal BajoBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7229-1199
Raluca Oancea IonescuClinical Genetics Unit, Clinical Analysis Service, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Carmen Orellana AlonsoGenetics Service, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic la Fe, València, 46026, Spain.
group of experts agreed with the AEDP (Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis) and AEGH (Spanish Association of Human Genetics)

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The implementation of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in maternal plasma, based on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) analysis, has progressed over the last two decades and is now integrated into the Spanish National Health System. However, there remains significant heterogeneity in its indications, technical methodologies, and reporting standards, reflecting international variability. This guide, developed by experts from the Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis (AEDP) and the Spanish Association of Human Genetics (AEGH), provides recommendations to standardize NIPT application. It addresses key aspects such as technical and analytical requirements, integration with invasive diagnostic methods, pre- and post-test genetic counseling, and legal considerations. Additionally, the guide discusses the detection of common aneuploidies, the limitations in identifying structural chromosomal abnormalities and rare variants, and the impact of biological and clinical factors on test performance. By establishing a minimum framework based on scientific evidence, this document aims to optimize NIPT implementation in a cost-effective manner, ensuring clinical validity and informed decision-making for both healthcare professionals and pregnant women.

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cell-free DNAfunctional guidenon-invasive prenatal testprenatal diagnosis

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