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A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of First Trimester Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening for Fetal Trisomies in the United States

Brandon S. Walker, Richard E. Nelson, Brian R. Jackson, David G. Grenache, Edward R. Ashwood, Robert L. Schmidt

PLoS ONE · 2015 · 44 citations · 54 references

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From a societal perspective, universal NIPT is a cost-effective alternative to MSS and contingent NIPT. When viewed from narrower perspectives, contingent NIPT is less costly than universal NIPT and provides a cost-effective alternative to MSS.

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