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Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Test (NIPT)
Monday 5th February 2024
A More Accurate Screening Test for Down Syndrome
A new, DNA-based technology
NIPT is a DNA-based blood screening test that measures the risk of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) from as early as 10 weeks in pregnancy.
When you are pregnant, your blood contains fragments of your baby's DNA.
The NIPT Test analyses DNA in a sample of your blood to predict the risk of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and certain other genetic conditions.
The test is more accurate than traditional Down syndrome blood tests, meaning it is much less likely to give a false-positive result compared to traditional tests, such as the first trimester screening test. Reducing the chances that your doctor would recommend follow-up diagnostic testing, such as amniocentesis.
NIPT also tests for trisomy 18 (Edward syndrome), trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) and other chromosomal abnormalities.
At a glance
✓ Most accurate non-invasive screening for 3 of the most common anomalies
✓ Most accurate non-invasive test for gender confirmation
✓ No GP Referral Needed at Numi Scan East London
✓ Supersedes the nuchal, quadruple or integrated test
✓ Second opinion after a non-reassuring or a missed 12 week screening
✓ £399 includes early pregnancy scan
✓ 4 Complimentary black and white pictures
✓ Convenient for London patients
Now available at Numi Scan East London
