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Is Cell-free DNA screening Right for You?

By Dr. Alejandro Owens, MD · · Genetic Medicine

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Genetic Medicine service line explains cell-free DNA screening in plain language.

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Topic: cell-free DNA screening. A laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample. Most often, clinicians are looking for genomic variants associated with hereditary disorders.

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