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All NIPT packages include a reassurance pregnancy scan prior to the blood draw.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Future Health NIPT is a safe and highly sensitive method of discovering if your unborn baby is likely to have conditions relating to the chromosomes screened. It can offer peace-of-mind, sex determination and the opportunity to better prepare for the arrival of your baby. Your appointment includes a reassurance scan by a qualified and experienced sonographer.<\/p>\n Future Health NIPT:<\/strong><\/p>\n * Screens chromosomal pairs 13, 18 & 21 for:<\/strong><\/p>\n *Sex chromosome aneuploidy testing, and gender identification is only available for singleton and monochorionic twin pregnancies.<\/p>\n *Future Health NIPT uses the IONA\u00ae Nx NIPT Workflow (CE-IVD) by leading NIPT provider Yourgene Health. 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The test picks up the baby\u2019s DNA within the mother\u2019s bloodstream, and, once it is analysed, this DNA can reveal a treasure trove of important information about your baby, including what its gender is likely to be and it can give an indication as to whether certain chromosomal conditions are likely to be present.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” custom_padding=”33px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n At present, NIPT is not widely available on the NHS. The NHS does offer a blood test as standard to indicate the likelihood that your baby has Down\u2019s, Edwards’ or Patau’s Syndromes. If this chance is considered high, you will then be offered further testing, which can include an Amniocentesis.<\/p>\n Amniocentesis carries a chance of miscarriage, which is why most parents opt for the NIPT first; to gain a stronger indication of the likelihood of their baby having Down\u2019s, Edwards\u2019 and Patau\u2019s Syndromes. NIPT screening carries no risk to your baby whatsoever; it is a simple blood test taken from the mother, and results are ready within 3-7\u00a0working\u00a0days.<\/p>\n NIPT is a great option if you have been identified as having a high chance of your baby having Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s Syndromes, but do not want to immediately have further invasive tests that could potentially endanger your baby. It’s also great if you simply want the option to screen for more conditions or to know the possible sex of your baby as soon as possible, to enable you to be prepared for whatever parenthood might bring your way.<\/p>\n The NHS do offer some women NIPT, however they are not able to provide them to everybody, and this is why many customers opt to take the test privately.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” custom_padding=”33px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n The NIPT looks at the chromosomes within the baby\u2019s DNA. This means it can detect likely chromosomal conditions.<\/p>\n There are two levels of Future Health NIPT available. The standard NIPT looks for Down\u2019s, Edwards\u2019 and Patau\u2019s syndromes. It also provides parents with the choice to receive information about the potential presence of sex chromosome conditions and whether the identified sex chromosomes suggest the likelihood of the baby being an XX (female) or XY (male).<\/p>\n You can choose to have a more comprehensive screening for your baby by opting for Future Health NIPT+. NIPT+ screens 22 chromosomal pairs, including 13, 18 and 21 included in the NIPT. This can provide you with an even greater insight into your baby\u2019s health from an early stage of gestation.<\/p>\n Please contact our team to discuss\u00a0your\u00a0options.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” custom_padding=”33px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n The earliest you can have a scan to check your baby\u2019s sex is around 16 weeks. An NIPT can be taken from as early as 10 weeks, with the results arriving just 3-7 working days later. Having an NIPT as part of your first scan appointment provides you with a more rounded introduction to your baby, with an earlier possible insight into what the sex is\u00a0likely\u00a0to\u00a0be.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.23″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” custom_padding=”33px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n It is important that we confirm that you are 10 weeks pregnant prior to carrying out the test, to ensure the results are valid. All Hey Baby NIPT services include a complimentary scan to confirm your gestational age.<\/p>\n Our experienced phlebotomist will then take one tube of blood from your arm and send it to the laboratory; the whole process takes less than 20 minutes. The laboratory will analyse the DNA to determine which belongs to you and which is from the placenta (baby\u2019s DNA). We will then contact you with your results within 3-7 working days.<\/p>\n\n
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What is NIPT screening?<\/h2>\n
Is NIPT available on the NHS?<\/h2>\n
The Future Health NIPT and NIPT+<\/h2>\n
Sex confirmation<\/h2>\n
How does it work?<\/h2>\n