Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) – Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Insights

What is Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?

NIPT is a safe and accurate chromosomal screening test.

NIPT is also known as cell-free DNA screening.
NIPT is a simple blood test that looks at DNA from the pregnancy that is in the pregnant woman’s blood.
The results from NIPT are much more accurate than other available screening tests.
NIPT is available at any point in pregnancy after 10 weeks gestation.

Is NIPT right for me?

NIPT is an excellent option to learn more about the chance of certain chromosomal conditions in your pregnancy.

NIPT may be right for you if:

You want more information about whether a chromosomal condition is present in your pregnancy.
You are concerned about a chromosomal condition in your baby.
You are unsure if you want invasive diagnostic testing (eg. amniocentesis or CVS).
You want the most accurate screening test for chromosomal conditions.
Your health specialist has recommended it for you.

NIPT may NOT be right for you if:

You do not want information about chromosomal conditions before your baby is born.
You do not want any testing or screening for chromosomal conditions in your pregnancy.
You are concerned about conditions that would not be screened for by NIPT.
You want a definite answer about chromosomal conditions.

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