Education modules for healthcare professionals
Module 1 – Introduction to Cell-free DNA
This covers the basics of non-invasive prenatal testing. This includes what cfDNA is, how it is used to screen for chromosomal aneuploidies and the recommendations of use in the NHS. Click onto the picture to play the video.
Module 2 – Patient Selection And Performance Criteria
This covers patient selection and performance. This video will include how results are calculated and advantages and disadvantages of NIPT screening. Click onto the picture to play the video.
Patient Selection And Performance Criteria
Module 3 – Consent
This covers the consent and counselling of the patient. Click onto the picture to play the video.
Module 4 – Sample Logistics
This will cover sample logistics. This will include the, criteria of sample acceptance/ rejection and transportation and the delayed or failed result. Click onto the picture to play the video.
Module 5 – cfDNA Screening Test Results
This will cover the cfDNA screening reports, and the pathway following a high chance result. Click onto the picture to play the video.
Module 6 – NGS Technologies And Fetal Fraction
This will cover fetal fraction and the technologies used by the SAFE test for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Click onto the picture to play the video.
NGS Technologies And Fetal Fraction
Module 7 – Delving Deeper
This will cover in detail the clinical aspects and unusual circumstances that can occur with cfDNA screening. Click onto the picture to play the video.
