The power of experience to distinguish what is happening with each sample!
The analysis of free fetal DNA comprises of the following basic steps:
- Blood sampling and shipment to USA
- Isolation of free fetal DNA
- Construction of genomic library
- Sequencing, classification and quantification of DNA
- Evaluation of results
While most stages of the fetal DNA analysis in the maternal circulation are well documented procedures and protocols which in many respects have been automated (as in steps 2, 3, 4) the step of evaluating results, is very much affected by the scientists supervising the process and the experience of the laboratory that is gained by analyzing many samples.
Therefore,
- When we see in everyday practice the greatness of the Panel of Sequenom experience unfolding before us, giving us all the information needed to assess a sample,
- When we can understand whether the microdeletions comes from the mother or the fetus,
- When we can detect maternal breast cancer at an early stage,
- When can we understand by the sequencing results if the mother’s DNA is affected by an autoimmune disease or treatment and
- When you can distinguish the false positives or mosaics (in percentages of 30% and above)…..
THEN, we know that we work with the leading company in the field of non-invasive prenatal cfDNA test and we can offer our knowledge and personalized advice to women who trust us!
So it is no longer strange why pregnant women with positive results from other cfDNA tests turn to our genetic counseling services since they did not find adequate support from their providers.
We have the training, expertise and experience to provide comprehensive services to cover all the needs of pregnant women for non-invasive prenatal test cfDNA!
