Rethinking Race in Prenatal Risk Calculations

Prenatal serum screening is key for assessing fetal genetic risks.

Using race in algorithms can lead to false positives.

CAP aims to develop guidelines to remove race-based adjustments.

New guidelines may reduce stress and unnecessary procedures.

A prospective study will validate new race-neutral algorithms.

Outcomes analysis will clarify the role of race in risk assessments.

Initiative aligns with broader health equity efforts.

Changes may improve outcomes by addressing true risk factors.