GeneSeqDx Prenatal Testing uses Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) panels to analyze chromosomal aneuploidy.
1. NIPT
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) involves whole genome analysis of a fetus DNA after 10 weeks pregnancy to screen for chromosomal aneuploidy. Most common conditions NIPT is used to detect are: Down Sydrome (Trisomy 21), Edward Syndrome (Trisomy 18), Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13), Sex chromosome abnormalities and micro deletions.
2. Prenatal Diagnosis
Prenatal diagnosis tests are typically offered to women who are at a higher risk of having a baby with a birth defect, or as a follow-up for anyone who had abnormal results with screening tests. The two most common procedures are chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis.