Prenatal Testing/Screening for Down Syndrome & Other Chromosomal Abnormalities

Summary
The policy is directed to clinical and care providers involved in prenatal care. It provides direction on access to and provision of prenatal testing including prenatal screening, so women are informed about screening options and are appropriately directed to services. In recent years an increasing number of non-invasive biochemical screening tests and ultrasound techniques have been developed which can significantly increase the identification of pregnancies at risk for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities in women of all ages. Each test has advantages, disadvantages and limitations. Offers of screening need to be accompanied by sufficient information and support.

Date of Publication: 08 August 2007

Replaces:

• Genetic Disorders (Guidelines for Testing of ) [GL2005_012]

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