July 20, 2026 · American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM · DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2026.102062

Investigating the outcomes of pregnancies with atypical results following SNP-based cfDNA screening: a population-based cohort study

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This study investigates the clinical significance of atypical results from SNP-based cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening in singleton pregnancies, specifically evaluating their association with fetal chromosomal abnormalities. The authors found that 0.8% of pregnancies had atypical results, with a significantly increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities (18.2%) compared to low-risk results, highlighting the need for evidence-based counseling regarding these atypical findings. The findings provide foundational data for understanding the implications of atypical cfDNA results and inform future research directions.

Kara Bellai-Dussault, Shelley D Dougan, Nan Okun, Danna Hull, Sandra Lazzaro, Elaine Suk-Ying Goh, Dawn Siciliano, Kate Gardiner, Ronald Carter, Christine M Armour

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