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Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome: NIPT summary information

Summary information about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as part of screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome in the NHS.

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NHS England
Published
1 July 2021
Last updated
30 January 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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NIPT for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome

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This summary about the introduction of NIPT in the screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome in the NHS provides information about eligibility, accuracy and the options available to women.

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.

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Published 1 July 2021
Last updated 30 January 2025 + show all updates

  1. Added clarification that publication was previously published by Public Health England. Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk.

  2. First published.

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