Have you heard of NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Test)?
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is a new kind of prenatal test that can examine chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) of the fetus by estimating the amount of DNA of the fetus in blood samples taken from the mother. It is a blood test that can be done as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy to screen for chromosomal abnormalities. NIPT is a highly accurate screening test, but it is not diagnostic and a positive result requires follow-up diagnostic testing such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis.
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For those with various concerns, there is a full-set plan that allows for testing of all chromosome numbers, all autosomal full-range partial deletion and duplication disorders, and 49 syndromes.
No. The drawing of your blood sample is done in one visit in the designated diagnostic laboratory in Cebu or Manila. However, the blood sample will be sent to Japan for testing. The result be will released within 10 working days.
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is available from 10 weeks and 0 days of pregnancy. You may schedule an appointment as soon as you know your due date. There is no time limit for the NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) test. However, in the unlikely event of a positive result and a definitive test, HUMEDIT NIPT recommends testing before the 15th week, as amniotic fluid testing is performed between 15 and 18 weeks. At HUMEDIT NIPT, we usually send the results within 1 to 3 days after receiving the specimen. However, as mentioned above, if you are considering a definitive test, it is important to calculate the number of weeks of pregnancy and undergo NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) well in advance.
NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic test, so a referral letter is usually not required for the test itself. However, it is important to check with your healthcare provider or insurance provider as some insurance plans may require a referral from your healthcare provider to cover the cost of the test. It’s also important to note that in some countries, specific medical regulations may apply, and a referral letter may be required for the test. In any case, it’s always a good idea to consult.
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) can be done at what week of pregnancy？
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is performed after 10 weeks of pregnancy. During the 10th week of pregnancy, the fetal brain, heart, liver, and other major organs start to develop, and fetal DNA manifests in the mother’s blood.
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) Over 28,000 completed cases You can take the test with an easy mind.
Main features of NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
With NIPT there is a very low risk of damaging the fetus
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Since NIPT involves collecting blood samples from the mother, there is no direct damage to the fetus.
In the definitive examination such as amniotic fluid sampling by maternal puncture and chorionic villus testing, there is a considerable risk of damaging the fetus.
Testing is available from the 10th week of the pregnancy cycle.
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NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is available from the 10th week of pregnancy, so you can learn about your baby’s health early.
Traditional non-conclusive tests (maternal serum markers and combined tests) could not be performed until after 11 weeks of pregnancy at the earliest.
There are two criteria for measuring the accuracy of a chromosome test. One is sensitivity, which indicates the probability of being positive and being positive after birth. The other is “specificity,” which indicates the probability of being negative and remaining negative after birth.
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) has a high accuracy of 99.9% in both sensitivity and specificity in the examination of chromosome 21 (down syndrome), and can detect the number of abnormal chromosomes in babies more accurately.
There is no special age limit for NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) at HUMEDIT. There are also no restrictions, such as the fact that a pregnant wife must be accompanied by their husbands to undergo the test.
We respect the mother’s and her family’s “right to know” so that she can have a safe and healthy delivery.
We aim for NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) to be widely understood not only as a way to learn about the health of the fetus, but also as a way to maintain the health of the mother.
By utilizing IT, we will improve the convenience of pregnant women, the accuracy of testing, and the speed of response.
NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) Over 28,000 completed cases You can take the test with an easy mind.
Vanishing twins is a phenomenon that occurs in early pregnancy, when the fetus disappears from the womb. The name “vanishing twin” comes from the idea that one half of a deceased twin (twin) appears to have vanished before long.
It is one of the symptoms that appears to have disappeared when a fetus during multiple pregnancies dies in the womb and the deceased fetus stays in the womb and is absorbed.
Vanishing twins are said to occur in more than 30% of twin pregnancies. Although medical developments have gradually clarified this phenomenon, there are still many unknowns.
Vanishing twins are more likely to occur in monochorionic twins than in bichorionic twins, which are more common in monozygotic twins.
Bichorionic twins refers to a situation in which each twin fetus has one placenta, for a total of two placentas. On the other hand, monochorionic twins refers to a situation where two twins share one placenta.
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Two fertilized eggs that were fraternal twins may fuse into a single fertilized egg, in which case, one individual will have two different sets of genetic information. In most cases, the fertilized eggs do not grow to the point of birth, but in rare cases, an individual may be born as a chimera with two different sets of genetic information.
When identical twins fuse, they are not chimaeras because they have the same genes. There are also cases where one half of a twin embryo that died as a vanishing twin fuses with the remaining embryo that did not disappear and is born as a chimera. In particular, when embryos that were intended to be born as opposite-sex twins are fused, hermaphrodites with male and female reproductive organs in one individual or hemihybrids with ambiguous male and female reproductive organs may be born.
The occurrence of such a chimera phenomenon is almost unheard of, and the probability is said to be less than 1 in 100,000.
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Normal human chromosomes have two identical chromosomes with the same number. However, when several chromosomes that should have two chromosomes each are mutated (increased or decreased), such as one or three chromosomes, this is called aneuploidy.
If the effects of aneuploidy are significant, the baby is often Stillbirth before birth, but even if it is not fatal, some abnormality can occur. For example, Down’s syndrome, a congenital disorder, is a disorder of chromosomal abnormalities caused by the presence of three chromosomes 21*.
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Trisomy is a trisomy syndrome, in which there are usually 23 types of chromosomes, each with two chromosomes. Trisomy is a chromosomal abnormality in which one of the 46 chromosomes is overrepresented, resulting in the presence of 47 chromosomes. Chromosomes include autosomes, which contain genetic information that forms the body, and sex chromosomes, which determine gender. Depending on which of the two chromosomes is more numerous, the term “autosomal trisomy” or “sex chromosome trisomy” is used.
Autosomal trisomies include Down syndrome with chromosome Trisomy 21, Edwards syndrome with chromosome 18 trisomy, and Patau syndrome with chromosome 13 trisomy. Most cases of chromosomal abnormalities result in miscarriage, but in mosaic cases, births have been reported with all chromosomes.
Pregnancy causes symptoms similar to premenstrual symptoms, such as drowsiness, fatigue, and breast tenderness. For this reason, many people do not realize they are pregnant even though they are aware of the symptoms and feel that it is a sign of menstruation or premenstrual period. It is difficult to determine whether or not physical changes alone are a sign of pregnancy, but by measuring your basal body temperature on a regular basis, you can be sure to notice any changes. If you think you may be pregnant, first check with an over-the-counter pregnancy test. If it is positive, go to a hospital for a pregnancy test.
HUMEDIT NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) can be performed after 10 weeks of pregnancy, regardless of the age of the expectant mother. The test is performed only by drawing blood from the mother, and there is no direct invasion (damage) to the fetus.
Although it varies from person to person, morning sickness is said to peak around the 10th to 12th week of pregnancy.
If you have made an appointment for NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) but are not feeling well on the day, please do not hesitate to contact the our call center. Also, if you have any questions about NIPT (New Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) or the plan, please consult with us.
