Noninvasive prenatal screening for cystic fibrosis using circulating trophoblasts: Detection of the 50 most common disease‐causing variants

Objectives: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common severe autosomal recessive disorders. Prenatal or preconception CF screening is offered in some countries. A maternal blood sample in early pregnancy can provide circulating trophoblasts and offers a DNA source for genetic analysis of both the mother and the fetus. This study aimed to develop …

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