• Helps identify fetuses at risk of serious chromosomal abnormality
• Gives reassurance to expecting parents
• Leads to better management of a child’s genetic health by providing early information.
• Prepares for the birth and early intervention wherever possible

When can the NIPT test be done?

The NIPT screening test can be performed from as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Who needs to get tested?

All pregnant women who need insight into their baby’s development can avail the test, regardless of their age. Claria NIPT is recommended for all types of pregnancies. Medical societies today support the use of NIPT as the first line of screening for all pregnancies, irrespective of the risk.
For physicians, it is important to recommend this test for pregnancies where:

• The woman is above 30 years of age.
• A high risk for abnormality is found serum screening.
• Certain abnormalities on ultrasound are identified.
• There is a family history of chromosomal conditions or birth defects.
• Couples have had a child with a chromosomal disorder.
• A couple has a history of infertility or pregnancy loss (miscarriages or stillbirths).