Becky Pulvermacher, BS

Carly Eichten, MS, CGC 

From An Elevated msAFP Screen to an Unexpected Genetic Diagnosis

• Identify the appropriate genetic testing protocol following an elevated msAFP and subsequent ultrasound abnormalities.
• Summarize prenatal findings suggestive of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
• Evaluate how genetic counselors act as educators, counselors, and care coordinators in prenatal settings.

Kate Vickerman, BS

Grace Anbouba, MS, CGC

IDENTIFYing the Unseen: Possible Maternal Neoplasia Behind Abnormal and Unreportable NIPT Results

• Contrast the potential explanations for false-positive and unreportable NIPT results.
• Illustrate the process of follow-up testing in cases of abnormal NIPT results.
• Examine the implications of abnormal NIPT results on patient care and decision-making in genetic counseling.
• Summarize the current challenges to the identification and management of NIPT results suggestive of maternal malignancy in the United States and how the IDENTIFY study aims to address these challenges.