NIPT

As of April 1, 2018, it is possible for all pregnant women to opt for the NIPT. The acronym NIPT stands for Non-Invasive Prenatal Test. In this test, a sample of blood is taken to investigate whether the unborn fetus possibly has Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s syndrome.

For more information about the test and the syndromes under investigation, please visit this website.

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