Description
๐ What is NIPT?
NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is a safe blood test during pregnancy that checks for genetic conditions in the baby by analyzing fetal DNA in the motherโs blood.
๐งช What does it detect?
NIPT mainly screens for chromosomal abnormalities like:
- Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)
- Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)
- Sex chromosome disorders (like Turner syndrome)
โฑ๏ธ When is it done?
- From 9โ10 weeks of pregnancy onward
- Can be done anytime after that
โ Benefits
- โ 100% safe (just a blood sample, no risk to baby)
- โ Highly accurate screening
- โ Early detection helps better planning
- โ No need for invasive procedures initially
โ ๏ธ Important to know
- NIPT is a screening test, not confirmatory
- If result is high-risk โ doctor may suggest tests like:
- Amniocentesis
- CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Who should consider NIPT?
- Age 35+ pregnancy
- Previous history of genetic disorders
- Abnormal ultrasound findings
- Anyone wanting early safe screening
๐ Simple Summary
๐ Safe blood test + early genetic screening + no risk to baby


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