Small fragments of cell free DNA from the placenta enters the maternal circulation. In NIPT test in Vijayawada, this circulating cell free DNA is analysed to assess the risk for aneuploidy.
It can be performed by fetal medicine doctor in Vijayawada after 10weeks of pregnancy. By this time, there is enough fetal DNA circulating in the mother's blood.
It is recommended to get NT scan prior to NIPT.
NIPT includes a simple blood test that is done in your first trimester of pregnancy. Blood sample is drawn from the vein and sent to lab. Report will be available within 7-10days depending on the lab .
It has sensitivity of 99.6% for trisomy 21 and a low false positive rate of 0.2%
NIPT for aneuploidy may be offered in the following conditions:
- Maternal age is more than 35yrs
- First trimester combined screening test shows an increased possibility of having a baby with Down syndrome and the couple do not wish to take the risk of procedure related loss associated with diagnostic tests (CVS, amniocentesis)
- First trimester combined screening test is missed .
- As a first choice of screening test for aneuploidy after getting a NT scan .
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