hi there. I'm 41 year old this year and I did both FTS and NIPT(harmony test). harmony test will reveal the gender of baby ( you can opt to hide this data if you wish to not know), then there is sex chromosome aneuploidy panel and 22q11.2 deletion. Sex chromosome aneuploidy (SCA) is a condition where a person has an abnormal number of X or Y chromosomes. SCAs can cause developmental issues, including learning differences, and can increase the risk of mental illness. DiGeorge syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a condition caused when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This deletion causes several body systems to develop poorly. The term 22q11.2 deletion syndrome covers terms once thought to be different conditions. These terms include DiGeorge syndrome, velocardiofacial syndrome and other conditions caused by the same missing part of chromosome 22. all results are based on probability and yes it is to prepare you to receive your child in the months to come. with high probability is not a guarantee that baby will have either of the stated conditions. the definitive test for chromosome abnormalities will be Amniocentesis and it is an invasive procedure that detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. It's usually performed between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy with a guided needle. all tests are optional and for the purpose of how much you like to know to manage possibilities. I will likely be opting to do amniocentesis as it is my husband and my decision to clear our concern and be prepared to receive the new life to our lives and preparing for possibilities of long term support if baby is positive for any of the conditions.
To me, i feel NIPT test will prepare me for a special needs child if I insist on having high risk baby. You will have more time for mental and emotional preparation and can start looking up resources to aid you in bringing up the child. For now, positive mindset is most important! My friend was 27 and at high risk for down syndrome but baby came out perfect! She is turning 4 yrs old this year.
https://www.kkh.com.sg/dss-nipt this video tells you more about what NIPT tests for. hopefully it helps :)
I just did all FTS and Harmony test... just to know and ensure baby save
for me is if really happen to know baby not safe than we shall prepare lot of money for the future if we decide to have the baby .. subject to individual thinking
Anonymous