Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a modern genetic screening method that analyzes cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) circulating in the mother’s blood. It is performed as early as the 10th week of pregnancy and provides valuable information about the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
NIPT is important for:
• Early detection: Identifies common chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) at an early stage of pregnancy.
• Non-invasive: Requires only a maternal blood sample, avoiding the risks associated with invasive procedures like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
• High accuracy: Offers very high sensitivity and specificity for common trisomy’s compared to traditional biochemical screening tests.
• Broader scope: it can also screen for sex chromosome abnormalities (Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X, XYY) and sometimes microdeletions.
• Guides clinical decisions: Helps families and healthcare providers decide whether further diagnostic testing is needed.
NIPT is an early, safe, and accurate way to check the baby’s DNA for certain genetic conditions. It helps parents feel more informed and prepared, but it is always followed by confirmatory tests if results show high risk.
Biomarkers
Biomarkers
Screening Biomarkers
Chromosome 13
Chromosome 18
Chromosome 21
Sex Chromosome
Safety Biomarkers
Fragment Analysis
Methodology
Methodology
Molecular Biology
Digital PCR (dPCR)
Conditions
Conditions :
The pregnancy should not exceed 12 weeks
Known as
Known as :
NIPT
Related Test Group
Related Test Group :
Hematology
Blood Bank
Blood Type & Blood Disorder Tests
Blood Type
General Health Tests
New Born Screen
Prenatal testing
Aneuploidy Screening
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