Prenatal screening and genetic records in China

Confirm the service and follow-up

Ask the clinic to explain whether the proposed service is screening or diagnostic testing, which laboratory performs it, and who will explain the result and arrange follow-up if needed.

Read the consent and privacy terms

Before consenting, ask which samples and data are collected, where they are processed, who can access them and whether any use beyond your care is proposed. Request an explanation in a language you understand and ask how to obtain the report.

Separate the report from samples and raw data

If an overseas clinician needs information, first ask whether the signed report is sufficient. Ask the hospital to assess applicable consent and transfer requirements before it sends personal health information abroad. A report, a biological sample and raw genetic data are not interchangeable; do not assume routine testing authorises every onward transfer.

Official sources

• National Health Commission: prenatal cell-free DNA screening
• Personal Information Protection Law
• China human genetic resources regulation

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