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Pregnancy Screening & Testing
Carrier Screening
Carrier screening is a genetic test that can help identify if a person carries certain inherited disorders that can be passed on to their children. Carrier screening is essential for preconception planning and can help couples make informed decisions about having children.
Inherited disorders such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease are caused by changes in a person's genes. These disorders can be passed down from parents to their children, even if the parents do not have the condition themselves. Carrier screening can help identify if a person is a carrier of one of these disorders and determine the risk of passing it on to their children.
Preeclampsia screening
Preeclampsia is a potentially severe complication that can occur during pregnancy. It is characterised by high blood pressure and organ damage, such as the liver and kidneys. Early detection of preeclampsia is essential for the mother and baby's health.
Preeclampsia screening involves a combination of blood tests and blood pressure monitoring. Women at high risk for developing preeclampsia may undergo additional testing, such as ultrasound. Talk to your healthcare provider about preeclampsia screening and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing this condition.
NIPT screening
NIPT, or Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, is a safe and accurate way to screen for genetic conditions during pregnancy. This test can detect congenital abnormalities in the fetus by analyzing the mother's blood sample.
NIPT is a highly accurate screening test that can detect genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. This test can be performed as early as ten weeks into pregnancy, and results are typically available within a few days.
Feature comparison
VCGS
Tailored For You
- Basic
- Yes
- Extended
- Yes
- Ultra
- Yes
Billion To One
Tailored For You
- Basic
- Yes
- Extended
- No
- Ultra
- No
Genomics Diagnostics
Tailored For You
- Basic
- Yes
- Extended
- Yes
- Ultra
- No
Feature comparison
Pre & Pregnancy Carrier Screening
This test looks at the mother’s genetics to determine potential carriers of genetic conditions.
Pre & Pregnancy Carrier Screening
| Feature | VCGS package | Billion To One package | Genomics Diagnostics package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extended | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ultra | Yes | No | No |
Pregnancy NIPTS
This test looks at the baby’s genetics to determine potential genetic conditions.
Pregnancy NIPTS
| Feature | VCGS package | Billion To One package | Genomics Diagnostics package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chromosone Test (21, 18, 13, X, Y) CR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole Geonome (Balanced & Unbalanced Translocation) | Yes | No | No |
| RH Blood Group | No | Yes | No |
| Combined with Carrier Screening | No | Yes | No |