NIPT (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Detection of chromosomal deletion by NIPT using maternal blood plasma (top) is similar to detection with the traditional method using fetal tissue (bottom). Credit UC San Diego Health Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.