How does NIPT Works?

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How does NIPT Work?

• Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Process

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What is NIPT?

• NIPT refers to Non-invasive prenatal testing
• The test helps determine an expecting mothers
  risk of having a baby with a common chromosomal
  condition
• The NIPT is a simple blood test
• There is zero risk to the mother and baby

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What does NIPT Detect?

• The NIPT Screens for the most common chromosomal
  conditions including
• Down syndrome
• Patau syndrome
• Edward syndrome
• Turner Syndrome
• Klinefelter Syndrome

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Who should get NIPT done?

• While any pregnant woman can take the NIPT, the
  test is specifically recommended for
• Women over 35
• Women with a history of miscarriages
• Couples who already have a child with a genetic
  disorder

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Benefits of NIPT

• Over 99 accurate
• No risks
• Involves a simple blood test
• Can be screened from as early as 9 weeks of
  pregnancy
• Differentiates between maternal and fetal DNA,
  which helps avoid false positives
• Get results in about two weeks time
• The test offers couples the opportunity to make
  informed decisions

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How NIPT Works?

• Consult with your doctor. Your doctor can
  recommend the NIPT for you during a prenatal
  appointment
• Genetic counsellors can help you locate the
  collection center closest to you
• Blood will be drawn at collection center
• Blood sample is then sent to a lab to be screened
• You will receive your NIPT results within 10-15
  days
• Your doctor can discuss your results with you to
  help you understand them
• Genetic counsellors are available to explain your
  results as well as provide you support at every
  stage of your pregnancy.

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