Description
ECU is offering NIPT, a safe and non-invasive screening test that uses cell free DNA (cf DNA) present in maternal blood to accurately detect chromosomal abnormalities in the developing foetus. This test is suitable for all expectant parents who are 16 or above and between 10weeks and full term of their gestation.
Why choose this test are:
- For Patau syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Down syndrome, the accuracy rate is 99.9%.
- The lowest false positive rate (0.1%).
- Even at low foetal fraction, NIPT data can be confidently reported because to Illumina’s whole-genome sequencing technology.
- Results within 5 working days from the point of sample collection.
*This package includes: Standard NIPT Test only. However, this can be upgraded to Advanced NIPT Test @ £50 extra.
FAQs:
Q. What is Trisomy?
A. Normally, all cells in the human body have 46 chromosomes, made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes. These 23 pairs of chromosomes contain all of the DNA to determine the health of the baby. Certain genetic anomalies can occur when a baby develops three copies of a particular chromosome instead of two. The risk of having a chromosomal condition increases as the mother gets older.
Q. Why should I take the test?
A. NIPT detects the possible anomalies at a very early stage, i.e., Week 10, with a high degree of accuracy and low false-positive rate.
Q. How does the test work?
A. It involves a simple blood draw from the arm of the pregnant woman. The blood sample contains maternal and fetal DNA. Non-Invasive Pre-Natal tests can help identify if your baby is likely to have a chromosomal condition.
Q. How accurate is it?
A. NIPT has >99% detection rate for aneuploidies.
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