Lab Tests at Home
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) — Singleton
An advanced cell-free fetal DNA screening panel designed to evaluate the risk of common chromosomal trisomies, sex chromosome aneuploidies, and determine fetal sex early in pregnancy—all performed seamlessly from the comfort of your home.
Overview Highlights
- Key Chromosomal Aneuploidies & Sex Chromosome Parameters Screened
- At-Home Blood Sample Collection (Maternal Blood Draw)
- Licensed Nurses & Accredited Lab Partners
- No Fasting Required (Eligible from 10 Weeks Gestation)
- Results Delivered Within 3–5 Working Days
What Is Measured
Core Chromosomal Trisomies (3 Parameters)
- Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) risk assessment
- Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) risk assessment
- Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome) risk assessment
Sex Chromosome Aneuploidies (4 Parameters)
- Monosomy X (Turner Syndrome)
- XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome)
- XYY (Jacobs Syndrome)
- XXX (Triple X Syndrome)
Fetal Sex Identification (1 Parameter)
- Fetal Sex Determination (Male/Female, optional based on patient preference)
Related Symptoms & Indications
- Maternal age 35 or older at the time of delivery
- Abnormal serum biochemical screening or ultrasound soft markers
- Personal or family history of chromosomal conditions
- Desire for highly accurate, non-invasive early prenatal risk assessment
Clinical Indications & Benefits
- Analyzes cell-free fetal DNA (cfDNA) isolated from maternal blood, offering >99% detection rates for Trisomy 21
- Provides early screening starting at 10 weeks of gestation without carrying the miscarriage risks associated with invasive diagnostic procedures (e.g., CVS or amniocentesis)
- Screens for sex chromosome variations while providing early, optional fetal sex identification
Patient Preparation
- No fasting required
- Confirmation of gestational age (minimum 10 weeks) via ultrasound prior to sample collection is required to ensure adequate fetal fraction
- Maintain normal hydration prior to maternal blood collection
Samples are collected at home by trained clinical staff and processed through an accredited laboratory, with a physician available to talk you through the results.