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Initially, they were developed for the investigation of the main fetal chromosomal aneuploidies, but lately they have also been used to rule out genomic microrearrangements and monogenic conditions. However, along with great opportunities and potential, the tests can show inconclusive or unexpected results. Several studies have shown that the current pre-test counseling is often insufficient, and more oriented at providing pieces of information about the identifiable diseases rather than providing extensive information on all possible scenarios which may affect both the fetus and the pregnant mother, especially in the case of an invasive test for the pregnant mother. Methods and Results: We have gathered from the literature on NIPT the main pitfalls, imperfections, and particular cases associated with this innovative diagnostic procedure. Conclusions: In view of further improvements in the methods that can limit the inconclusive or unexpected results, this paper aims to reinforce the importance of more accurate pre-test counseling with comprehensive information about the above-mentioned questions, as well as ultrasound use and also the creation of an international consensus statement concerning these topics.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/genes15101349","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,10,21]],"date-time":"2024-10-21T10:49:22Z","timestamp":1729507762000},"page":"1349","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening from a Genetic Counseling Prospective: Pre and Post-Genetic Counseling Regarding Rare Chromosomal Abnormalities and Incidental Finding"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"15","author":[{"given":"Della Monica","family":"Matteo","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Genetic Unit, A.O.R.N. \u201cAntonio Cardarelli\u201d, 80131 Naples, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Cipriano","family":"Lorenzo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Piscopo","family":"Raffaele","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Eye Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Piscopo","family":"Carmelo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Medical and Laboratory Genetics Unit, A.O.R.N. \u201cAntonio Cardarelli\u201d, 80131 Naples, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,10,21]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1119","DOI":"10.1016\/S0140-6736(69)91642-0","article-title":"Practical and theoretical implications of fetal-maternal lymphocyte transfer","volume":"1","author":"Walknowska","year":"1969","journal-title":"Lancet"},{"key":"ref_2","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"485","DOI":"10.1016\/S0140-6736(97)02174-0","article-title":"Presence of fetal DNA in maternal plasma and serum","volume":"350","author":"Lo","year":"1997","journal-title":"Lancet"},{"key":"ref_3","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"768","DOI":"10.1086\/301800","article-title":"Quantitative analysis of fetal DNA in maternal plasma and serum: Implications for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis","volume":"62","author":"Lo","year":"1998","journal-title":"Am. 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