Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus
Understanding Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus
What is NIPT?
Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus is a groundbreaking method that allows expectant parents to assess the health of their developing baby without invasive procedures. This testing analyzes small fragments of fetal DNA circulating in the mother’s blood, providing insights into potential genetic conditions. It’s a safe option, offering high accuracy rates for detecting chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, which is crucial for early intervention and peace of mind.
The Benefits of NIPT Testing
One of the significant benefits of NIPT - PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus is its non-invasive nature, which means it carries no risk of miscarriage, unlike traditional methods like amniocentesis. Moreover, the accuracy of NIPT can reach up to 99%, which is far superior to older screening tests. Thus, many parents prefer NIPT for its reliability and safety, fostering confidence in their pregnancy journey, and ensuring that any concerns can be addressed promptly.
Who Should Consider NIPT?
NIPT is especially beneficial for women at higher risk for chromosomal abnormalities, including those over the age of 35 or with a family history of genetic disorders. However, anyone looking for peace of mind during pregnancy can opt for this test. It not only informs parents but also aids healthcare providers in planning the most appropriate prenatal care. So, if you are pregnant and considering your screening options, NIPT - PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus might be the right choice for you.
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)
- Turner Syndrome (Monosomy X)
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Jacobs Syndrome
- Autosomal Aneuploidies
- Genetic Deletions and Duplications
- 9 different Microdeletion Syndromes including Prader-Willi, Angelman and DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Gender Identification – single pregnancies and identical twins
This test is more comprehensive than those offered on the NHS to high risk mothers, and can be taken by any expectant mother, regardless of risk status.
Suitable from 10 weeks pregnancy onwards, and for all single pregnancies.
Free pre and 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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How our NIPT tests work
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Who are prenatal
blood tests for?
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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- Trusted Accuracy
- Care That Stays With You
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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