NIPT Testing / Genetic Screening
At Haven Ultrasound, we pride ourselves on providing world class exceptional care, using the latest in technology and specialist medical teams to support your health journey. With onsite collection available at all sites, screening tests at Haven are simple and easy.
NIPT Testing
One test we offer here at Haven Ultrasound, is the NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) which screens for chromosomal changes in your baby.
It’s a simple, non-invasive blood test taken from Mum which is highly sensitive, and screens for Down Syndrome and other abnormalities, as well as determining the sex of your baby. Our vision is to provide exceptional care, which is why we have NIPT collection available onsite, all under one roof at Haven. We have a dedicated team for all antenatal and prenatal blood collection, including Generation NIPT and pre-pregnancy Genetic Carrier Screening.
NIPT testing can be performed as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy. This test may be your preferred choice for first trimester Down Syndrome screening or may be discussed with you as an option if your First Trimester Combined Screening test indicates you are at increased risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome, before you opt for more invasive diagnostic tests such as CVS or Amniocentesis. Our team at Haven are here to support you, and help you make informed decisions based on your results, to help you make the best choice for you.
The Generation NIPT Screen
Genetic Carrier Screening
Find out the chances of your child inheriting select genetic conditions
Genetic carrier screening tests for genetic changes in genes that may cause severe or life-threatening genetic conditions. Whilst some couples choose to screen for specific conditions, many people are unaware that they may be a carrier for a genetic variation. Sometimes both partners in a couple are carriers (even if they are unimpacted themselves), other times it can just be one individual in the couple who is a carrier – this can lead to a higher-than-average chance of the couple having children affected by the genetic variation.
If you’re looking to have children or beginning to think about pregnancy and want to be sure that you aren’t a carrier of any genetic conditions, genetic carrier screening is a reassuring test to gain peace of mind and find out for certain if you or your partner are carriers. This information can help you make the right choices for you and your family.
Our specialist team at Haven can advise you on the best test options for you – with both core genetic carrier screening (tests for three common genetic conditions) and expanded genetic carrier screening (which can test for hundreds of conditions) available.
Planning a Pregnancy?
We’re here to help at this special time, with support provided for women who are looking to assess their own health, and the future health of their baby; before they become pregnant.
At Haven, we offer both a genetic carrier screening test and a routine gynaecological scan, to assess your health and your chance of having a healthy baby, as well as a consult with one of our specialist Doctors.
During this consultation, our doctors will discuss the results of your gynaecology scan and discuss genetic carrier screening with you. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions. We’re always excited to start the pregnancy journey with you and give your baby the best start to life!