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title: 'S1E13: Ep 13 Chromosomal abnormalities | Survivable triplicates'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/s1e13-ep-13-chromosomal-abnormalities-survivable-triplicates'
show: 'This Pathological Life'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/this-pathological-life'
published: '2020-09-29'
audio: 'unavailable — the host retired the file'
---

# S1E13: Ep 13 Chromosomal abnormalities | Survivable triplicates

## Summary

Chromosomal abnormalities are often incompatible with life. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule and history has shown us that certain paired chromosomes can include a third. These conditions are known today as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards’ syndrome (Trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13). These syndromes are routinely screen for in pregnancy with NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing).

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This podcast includes an interview discussing the application of NIPT with Professor Graeme Suthers and the path ahead for foetal screening and this section of the podcast is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.

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**Professor Graeme Suthers
**BSc (Med), MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FRCPA, GAICD
[clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/professor-graeme-suthers/](https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/professor-graeme-suthers/)

This Pathological Life is produced by Clinpath Pathology in South Australia.

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