The tests look for genetic abnormalities in a fetus, according to the FDA. Common prenatal tests done to test for genetic abnormalities are the subject of a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug ...

After a prenatal test revealed that she had cancer, Dr. Sara Teichholtz (shown here with her 4-year-old son) was treated at MSK for cholangiocarcinoma. Nearly three years later, she has no evidence of ...

Sickle cell anemia is a rare blood disorder passed down in families. Doctors can test for the trait that causes it before, during, or soon after birth. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood ...

Dr. Naseem Khorram learned that she had cancer through routine prenatal blood testing during her second pregnancy. What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life ...

A false positive pregnancy test result is uncommon, but it can happen. Learn how things like medications and medical conditions can cause a false positive result. If you're taking a pregnancy test, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning women about a screening commonly performed during pregnancy. Non-invasive prenatal screening tests carry a risk of false results, the FDA said in a ...

A pregnant woman took a routine prenatal test at 35, which gave her confusing results. Ultimately, it was the first sign of ...

A pregnancy test from the store costs about $3 on average. A blood test that you get from a lab or doctor's office costs an average of $64. You might be able to get a free pregnancy test at a women's ...

Having complete knowledge about a medical condition is a good thing, and prenatal screening tests can be good in the sense that they help prepare parents for extra needs their child might have.