Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists (opens original article in a new tab)

A new non-invasive blood test can detect thousands of genetic conditions in fetuses by analyzing fetal DNA fragments in maternal blood, potentially replacing invasive diagnostic procedures. The test demonstrated 95-99% accuracy in identifying genetic variants compared to traditional methods like amniocentesis, according to research presented at a genetics conference.

• New blood test detects thousands of genetic conditions in fetus using fetal DNA fragments
• Test could replace invasive procedures like amniocentesis with non-invasive method
• Research shows 95-99% accuracy in identifying genetic variants compared to invasive tests