NIPT (Noninvasive Prenatal Testing)

Service Description

The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is an easy and safe procedure that has become increasingly popular among pregnant women. This test can be done as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy, and it screens for conditions like Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. It can also indicate the baby's gender. NIPT is a screening test, and it is not definitive. If it shows a possible problem, it is recommended to have CVS or amniocentesis done to be sure. This is why NIPT is so popular. It is not invasive, it can be done during a regular prenatal checkup with a simple blood draw and it poses no risk to you or your baby. This test provides a lot of useful information, so if you're pregnant, it's worth considering. Talk to your doctor to find out more about the NIPT test and how it can help you during your pregnancy. It's not invasive. A simple blood draw taken at a regular prenatal checkup is all you need. There's no need to schedule and take the time for an invasive procedure, like amniocentesis or CVS. It's perfectly safe for you and your baby and carries none of the potential risks of some other testing. (Amniocentesis and CVS carry a small risk of miscarriage, for example.) While you'll need follow-up diagnostic testing to confirm results, negative results provide a high degree of accuracy – and reassurance – for a number of conditions. It's available very early in pregnancy, at 9 to 10 weeks or later. Results are provided fairly quickly (within a couple of weeks, often sooner). If you want to know, the test can tell you if you're having a girl or a boy.