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Methods for determining fraction of fetal nucleic acids in maternal samples

US9493828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2012
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides compositions and methods for determining the fraction of fetal nucleic acids in a maternal sample comprising a mixture of fetal and maternal nucleic acids. The fraction of fetal nucleic acids can be used in determining the presence or absence of fetal aneuploidy.

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