Table 6 Clinical Knowledge Scores
Correct Answer | Correct response, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Where does cell-free DNA originate from? | Placenta cells | 74 (78.7%) |
NIPT can be offered from 8 weeks of pregnancy. | False | 86 (91.5%) |
All the chromosomal abnormalities diagnosed via amniocentesis can be detected via NIPT. | False | 91 (96.8%) |
NIPT is a diagnostic test for Trisomy 21. | False | 91 (96.8%) |
A high risk NIPT result should be confirmed with invasive testing. | True | 94 (100%) |
NIPT has a better detection rate for Trisomy 21 than FTS. | True | 85 (90.4%) |
NIPT has a lower false-positive rate for Trisomy 21 than FTS. | True | 69 (73.4%) |
In which of the following scenarios is NIPT more likely to fail (i.e. give a “no call” result)? | ||
Foetal aneuploidy | True | 65 (69.1%) |
Hypertension | False | 90 (95.7%) |
Low maternal body mass index (BMI) | False | 81 (86.2%) |
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) | False | 58 (61.7%) |
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) | True | 39 (41.5%) |