Part 4: Understanding non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) results

Описание: Being pregnant is both exciting and scary. One way to feel more prepared is to do a chromosomal test that can screen for some common chromosomal disorders. It is non-invasive and requires only a simple blood draw. NIPT has a lower risk of false positives than a typical first trimester screening and reduces the need for further more invasive testing. Having confidence in your test results means you can make the best and informed decisions about your pregnancy moving forward. This video is part 4 of our NIPT education series. This 5-part series provides some basic information about prenatal genetic testing to help you make decisions based on what matters most to you. #illumina #niptscreening #firsttrimesterscreening

This video is not intended to be used to substitute for the exercise of any health care provider’s professional judgment in providing professional services. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) based on cell-free DNA analysis from maternal blood is a screening test; it is not diagnostic. False positive and false negative results do occur. Test results must not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis. Further confirmatory testing is necessary prior to making any irreversible pregnancy decision.