Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
from the 11th week of pregnancy
Objectives:
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- Completely risk-free examination for the child’s Rhesus factor
The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) requires only a simple blood test. This makes it a completely risk-free alternative to chorionic villus sampling as well as amniocentesis for both mother and child.
NIPT involves examining the mother’s blood, which also contains the baby’s DNA. With an analysis of these fragments of the foetal genome, the risk of a genetic change in the unborn child is determined.
A NIPT variant also offers the possibility of determining the child’s Rhesus factor. This is important for pregnant women who are Rhesus negative. They should be given a vaccination with immunoglobulins in the 25th-28th week of pregnancy and after childbirth. Because the immune system of these mothers forms antibodies (so-called anti-D immunoglobulins) when it comes into contact with the blood of their Rhesus-positive child. If the NIPT test reveals that the child’s Rhesus factor is negative like the mother’s, as is the case in 40 percent of cases, no vaccination is required.
- The findings are available approximately 14 working days after the examination.
Practical information
Invoicing and payment
After the respective examination you will receive an invoice. You can pay us by debit or credit card at your convenience.
Your ultrasound images are immediately available to you digitally
A special EDP program makes it possible to transmit the ultrasound images and video sequences to a cell phone number or an Email address of your choice by means of a secure link. Thus, if you wish, you can get the images immediately on your smartphone.
Information on twin pregnancies
Even though twin pregnancies usually proceed without major complications, they are classified as high-risk pregnancies from a medical perspective. We have compiled information on possible risks and tips for expectant mothers of twins.
Forms and information sheets
You can download forms and information sheets here.
We look forward to hearing from you!