What does it detect?
- Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).
- Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18).
- Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13).
- Some disorders related to the sex chromosomes (X and Y).
A safe and highly accurate blood test to screen for fetal genetic abnormalities early in pregnancy, providing peace of mind for expecting parents from home.
Scientific name: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
NIPT or Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing is a test performed during pregnancy to detect certain genetic abnormalities in the fetus early. This test is considered non-invasive because it relies on a blood sample from the mother rather than directly sampling amniotic fluid or fetal cells.