New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in the journal Nature Medicine. The condition, which results in over 70,000 ...
Healio

Single cell-free DNA test accurately detects fetal antigen status in alloimmunized women

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cell-free fetal antigen analyses had 100% consistency for 465 calls on antigens in which women were ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Net Results Vary When Using Cell-Free DNA Blood Tests for CRC Screening

cf-bDNA testing can reduce CRC incidence and mortality but is less effective and more costly than colonoscopy and FIT. The test may increase screening participation among those who avoid traditional ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What type of person benefits most from the new cell-free DNA cancer testing?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 and healthy apart from polycythemia vera, for which I take aspirin. I was interested in the new blood test for cancer. Is it worthwhile? -- M.N. ANSWER: When screening patients ...