Non invasive prenatal testing is a method used to determine the risk for the fetus being born with certain chromosomal abnormalities, such as Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13. This testing analyzes small DNA fragments that circulate in the blood of a pregnant woman.
How Much Does A Nipt Test Cost In South Africa
homeDNAdirect™’s non-invasive prenatal paternity test starts from just R18495 and standard test results are available within 5 to 7 working days (turnaround time starts from receipt of samples at the laboratory).
How long does NIPT results take South Africa?
Most results will be returned to your treating doctor or specialist within 7 – 10 working days. WHAT IS NIPT?
Is the NIPT test worth it?
NIPT is more accurate than CFTS, with very high sensitivity (99.3%) and specificity (99.9%) for trisomy 21. 4 5 NIPT is safer than invasive diagnostic techniques such as chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis, which carry a miscarriage risk of 0.1%–0.2%.
When should a NIPT test be done?
NIPT testing is done with a single blood test from your arm. It can be done any time after 10 weeks in pregnancy and is usually done before 21 weeks.
How long does it take to get NIPT results?
What to expect from your NIPT results. It can take up to 2 weeks to get the result of your NIPT. If the result is ‘negative’, ‘normal’ or ‘low risk’, your baby is unlikely to have any of the chromosomal disorders tested.
What do I do if my NIPT test is positive?
If your NIPT result is high risk you should be offered a referral for genetic counselling to review your options. Only invasive diagnostic testing (chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis) can tell you for sure if your baby has one of these chromosome differences during the pregnancy.