Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - PrenatalSAFE 3
Understanding Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
What is NIPT?
The Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a revolutionary screening tool that allows parents to assess the risk of certain genetic conditions in their unborn child without invasive procedures. Unlike traditional methods, NIPT analyses small fragments of fetal DNA found in the mother's bloodstream. This means that it's safer for both mother and baby because it eliminates the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. As a result, many expectant parents are choosing NIPT for peace of mind during their pregnancy.
How Does it Work?
During the NIPT process, a blood sample is taken from the mother, which is then sent to a specialized lab for analysis. Using advanced technology, the lab can detect genetic anomalies such as Down syndrome, Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13. The accuracy of NIPT is one of its greatest advantages, boasting detection rates of over 99% for certain conditions. This high level of accuracy provides parents with reliable information early in the pregnancy, helping them make informed decisions about their prenatal care.
Benefits of Choosing PrenatalSAFE 3 NIPT
Choosing the PrenatalSAFE 3 NIPT Blood Test comes with numerous benefits. First and foremost, it is non-invasive, thus avoiding the risks associated with more invasive genetic testing procedures. Parents also appreciate the confidentiality and ease of the process, as results are typically available within days. Additionally, the test can be performed as early as the 10th week of pregnancy, allowing early detection of potential issues. This proactive approach helps ensure that parents have the support they need throughout their pregnancy journey.
This prenatal blood test checks traces of the baby’s DNA in your blood for:
- Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
- Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13)
- Gender Identification – find out the gender of your baby or babies (identical twins and single babies only)
These tests are typically available on the NHS only for high-risk mothers, but with a private test they can be taken by any expectant mother for complete peace of mind. Suitable from 10 weeks pregnancy onwards.
Free post-test genetic counselling is provided for any results which show a positive chance of a condition affecting your baby or babies.
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Suitable for women of all ages, of at least 10 weeks of gestation (at the time of their blood draw appointment), who have had their pregnancy type (single or twin) previously confirmed by an ultrasound scan. The pregnancy can be naturally conceived or through IVF.
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How do the NIPT tests work?
Our genetic health tests are called NIPT tests, or Non-Invasive Prenatal Tests. An NIPT is a blood test taken from the mother during pregnancy, using state of the art DNA technology to check whether the baby has high risks of certain chromosomal health conditions.
During pregnancy the placenta sheds cell free DNA (cfDNA) into the mother’s bloodstream. This means that the mother’s blood continues a mixture of your own DNA, and that of your baby’s placenta. By extracting and evaluating the cfDNA in your blood, we can identify the risk to your baby of a range of health conditions and diseases.
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