Table 1. Comparison of Prenatal Screening Options1,28–31.
cfDNA Screening | First Trimester Screening | Second Trimester Screening (Quad Screen) | Integrated Screen (NT, PAPP-A, Quad Screen) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age | >10 wk | 11–14 wk | 15–24 wk | PAPP-A: 9–13 wk NT: 10–13 wk Quad screen: 15–24 wk |
Detection rate | ||||
Trisomy 21 | 99.2 | 82–87 | 81 | 94–96* |
Trisomy 18 | 96.3 | 81 | 60 | 90† |
Trisomy 13 | 91.0 | Limited data | N/A | Limited data |
Detection rate for trisomy 21 of a fully integrated screen that includes a nuchal translucency measurement.
Detection rate of trisomy 18 of a serum integrated screen.
NT indicates nuchal translucency; N/A, not applicable.