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Only $495 ‘Prenatal Peace’ – Non-Invasive Prenatal Genetic Screening Test

GTLDNA can now offer the most comprehensive non-invasive prenatal genetic screening test available – Our ‘Prenatal Peace’ (also called NIFTY™) test is a 100% safe test that screens for Down’s syndrome and 17 other genetic conditions. Starting from 10 weeks pregnant (please refer to your dating scan) and using only a maternal blood sample, this test can provide more accurate results compared to traditional screening methods. This test also includes Gender Determination upon request for no extra charge.

Postal and Delivery times are constantly changing. Whilst every effort is made to reduce time where possible this cannot always be achieved due to actions outside our control. The times quoted are from the time the final sample is received.

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How does ‘Prenatal Peace’ work?

This screening test requires a standard medical blood draw from the expectant mother, just like any normal blood test. Once your sample is received at our Brisbane Laboratory, the cell free fetal DNA in the same will be analysed to confirm or exclude Down’s Syndrome as well as 17 other Chromosomal abnormalities. Scientists analyse the fetal DNA in the maternal blood sample to establish the ratio of foetal chromosomes. We know that if the expectant mother is carrying a child with Down’s syndrome for example, the ratio of genetic material associated with chromosome 21 will be higher due to the extra, 3rd copy of that chromosome.

It is important to note that Prenatal Peace (NIFTY) is a screening test and not a diagnostic test. This test cannot replace diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling although it can help pregnant women avoid the need to undergo these tests.

Important: A trained professional will need to collect the blood sample required for this test. Upon confirmation of your order, we will email you a recommendation for one of our affiliated Pathology Collection Centres close to you. The Sample Collection kit will be sent directly to the nominated address with a referral for a pathology for sample collection.

Results can be available in as little as 10-15 working days from receipt of your samples and will be sent directly to your referring GP. Please note turnaround time starts from the moment samples reach our laboratory.

Download our Prenatal Peace brochure here for further information.

This test detects the following genetic conditions:

Trisomy’s
  • Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
  • Edward’s syndrome (Trisomy 18)
  • Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13)
  • Trisomy 9
  • Trisomy 16
  • Trisomy 22
Sex chromosome abnormalities
  • Turner’s syndrome (XO)
  • Klinefelter’s syndrome (XXY)
  • Triple X (XXX)
  • Jacob Syndrome (XYY)
Deletion and microdeletion syndromes
  • Cri-du-chat Syndrome
  • 1p36 deletion
  • 2q33.1 deletion
  • DiGeorge Syndrome 2
  • 16p12.2-p11.2 deletion
  • Jacobsen Syndrome (11q23)
  • Van der Woude Syndrome
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Angelman Syndrome

Is this test safe?

Compared to the invasive methods, such as chronic villus sampling or amniocentesis, this non-invasive test carries no risk of miscarrying, since it only requires a medical blood draw from the expectant mother.

Will I still need a diagnostic test?

Down’s syndrome and other genetic syndromes can be diagnosed with invasive tests like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. These tests however, carry certain risks. If the non-invasive blood screening test gives a positive result, your health care specialist might still suggest prenatal diagnostic testing via amniocentesis or CVS.

Note: Your only additional cost will be the blood collection fee that may vary based on State/Location. Once your order is received, we will email you to confirm the order and advise the applicable fee for sample collection. Alternatively, you may contact our office for a quote.

To read our Prenatal Test Specific Terms and Conditions, please CLICK HERE

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