NIPT 21
from the 11th week of pregnancy
Goals
- Focuses purely on the statistically most common chromosomal abnormality (Trisomy 21).
- Offers the same extremely high detection rate of over 99.9% for this question as more comprehensive tests.
- Reduces the probability of unnecessary follow-up measures to a minimum (false-positive rate of less than 0.1%).
Cost of the examination
€350
The NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) determines whether there is a risk of a chromosomal abnormality. It analyzes fragments of fetal DNA from the mother's blood. NIPT can detect 99.9% of trisomy 21 cases. Furthermore, the test provides information about the risks of trisomy 18 and 13, and the chromosomal sex can be determined.
From the 11th week of pregnancy, blood collection for the NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) can be performed at any time throughout the pregnancy. The NIPT is always recommended to be accompanied by an ultrasound examination.
Certainty through maximum precision: The risk-free blood test for Down syndrome
Targeted safety: The risk-free blood test for trisomy 21
The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) determines the risk of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) in the child via a simple blood draw from the mother – completely risk-free for both the pregnancy and the baby.
Highest precision: With a reliability of over 99.9%, the test provides a highly accurate assessment. The minimal false-positive rate (< 0.1%) avoids unnecessary subsequent invasive examinations (such as amniocentesis).
Important combination: Since the NIPT only detects genetic changes, we always recommend combining it with the first-trimester ultrasound. This is the only way that purely physical malformations can also be detected early on.
Early reassurance: The test is possible from the 11th week of pregnancy (WOP) – even for twin pregnancies and after egg donation. The subsequent ultrasound ideally takes place in the 12th–14th WOP.
- The results are usually available 7–10 working days after the examination.
Investigation Timeline
Our prenatal center is equipped with its own laboratory. This makes it possible to carry out examinations entirely in our facility and to inform you of the results very quickly.
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Our prenatal center is equipped with its own laboratory. This allows us to perform all examinations entirely in-house.
Cost of the examination
€350Q&A
The NIPT is currently the best risk-free test for determining the probability of chromosomal disorders. In principle, any pregnant woman can opt for this test. The NIPT is recommended for those with an intermediate risk between 1:300 and 1:1,000 after the Combined Test, or as a primary test in cases of higher background risk.
During NIPT (Non-invasive Prenatal Testing), fetal DNA fragments that can be detected in the maternal blood are analyzed using molecular biological methods. These are detectable from gestational week 10 +0.
There are various non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPTs) that vary in their scope. The recommended NIPT used at the Prenatal Center at the Wien screens for trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and 13, as well as the baby's chromosomal sex. In addition, the child's Rhesus factor, triploidies, cystic fibrosis, and other diseases can be tested with varying detection rates.
The costs for the NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test) depend on the scope of the test. We offer 5 different test packages – please refer to our price list for the corresponding prices.
The NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test) is the most reliable non-invasive test for determining the risk of Down syndrome. The detection rate is over 99% for trisomy 21.