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Who is NIPT suitable for?
With the common mentality of pregnant women being worried about the development and wanting the best care for the fetus, pregnant women always want to look for prenatal testing methods to check the health of the fetus. NIPT testing is recommended for pregnant women in the first 3 months and the middle 3 months of pregnancy, especially for those at high risk:
Pregnant women over 35 years old
According to research by experts, the quality of eggs in women after 35 years old decreases, directly affecting the embryo. Therefore, the fetus is at high risk of chromosomal disorders and is at risk of Down's, Edward's, Patau's syndrome...
In addition, women over 35 years old are often prone to problems such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis... when pregnant, their health declines, hormonal changes make the disease worse, leading to an increased risk of fetal malformations.
Family history of genetic diseases
Studies show that fetal malformations can be passed down from parents to children. If the family has parents-in-law, parents-in-law, or siblings with genetic diseases, the fetus is at high risk of malformations. Although there is no exact research on the percentage, pregnant mothers should also be screened before birth, especially by performing NIPT testing to be able to take good care of the fetus.
Pregnant women who undergo assisted reproductive techniques
The risk of birth defects in children born through artificial insemination is much higher than in children born naturally, even when maternal factors are controlled. Therefore, mothers who undergo this method are advised by doctors to use the NIPT test method.
Biochemical and ultrasound results - high-risk nuchal translucency measurement
History of pregnancy with malformations, unexplained stillbirths or giving birth to children with congenital malformations
Steps to perform NIPT testing
Step 1: Get advice from a doctor
Before taking a sample, the pregnant woman will be informed about the basic information of the NIPT test. Depending on the condition and finances of the pregnant woman, the doctor will advise on appropriate packages. Accompanying pregnant mothers on the path to reproductive health care, GENTIS provides a variety of NIPT prenatal screening service packages
- Genbasic
- Detects aneuploidy on 3 common chromosomes: Down, Patau, Edward
- Applicable for single and twin pregnancies
- Time to return results: 4 - 5 days
- Genbasic Plus
- Detects 5 syndromes: Edwards, Patau, Down, Turner (XO), Klinefelter (XXY)
- Applicable for single and twin pregnancies
- Time to return results: 4 - 5 days
- GenEva
- Detects 8 syndromes: Edwards, Patau, Down, Turner (XO), Klinefelter (XXY), trisomy (XXX), Jacobs (XYY) and detects quantitative abnormalities on all remaining chromosomes
- Applicable for single and twin pregnancies
- Time to return results: 4 - 5 days
- GenEva Plus
- Detects all all types of abnormalities in the GenEva package. At the same time, the package also detects 86 microdeletion mutations
- Applicable for single and twin pregnancies
- Time to return results: 4 - 5 days
Step 2: Take blood for NIPT screening test
Take 7-10ml of blood from the pregnant woman's arm vein for testing.
Step 3: Transfer the blood sample to the GENTIS testing center for analysis.
Step 4: Receive results after 4 - 5 days from the date of sample collection.
Step 5: After receiving the results, the doctor will analyze and advise on appropriate fetal care methods, especially in cases of genetic diseases.
Advantages of performing NIPT testing at GENTIS
High accuracy
NIPT testing is considered more accurate than traditional screening. NIPT prenatal screening is based on DNA genetic material, so it is not affected by environmental factors. In addition, the method is also performed by analyzing the new generation gene sequencing algorithm with a high-tech equipment system with an accuracy rate of over 99%.
Fast results
The test result return time is about 4 - 5 days after sample collection. The sample analysis time by machine is fast, helping NIPT test return results in the shortest time.
Safe
The test sample is the mother's blood, so the prenatal screening method does not cause any negative effects on both mother and baby. Because the test only takes 7-10ml of the mother's blood to separate extracellular DNA, then sequence the DNA and analyze.
Applicable in many cases
NIPT testing is applicable to cases of pregnant mothers with single, twin, and multiple pregnancies.
Screening and detecting diseases related to abnormal chromosomes is extremely good.
NIPT GENTIS test accompanies parents on the journey to welcome their beloved children. Contact hotline: 1800 2010 to schedule a consultation and NIPT test at GENTIS.
