Congratulations on your pregnancy!
We know that being pregnant is one of the most exciting periods in a woman’s life, which brings not only great happiness but also considerations regarding the health of your baby. Based on the latest advances in non-invasive prenatal testing and using whole genome sequencing-based technology, the NIFTY test is able to accurately tell you the risk of certain genetic conditions, which may affect the health of your baby.
Why get a NIFTY™ test?
Available from week 10, the NIFTY™ test gives you an early option to know more about the genetic health of your baby.
Compared to traditional screening tests, the NIFTY™ test offers higher accuracy and lower false positive rates. This means that less women will undergo invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling which carry a 1-2% risk of miscarriage.
NIFTY™ is non-invasive and therefore poses no risk to the mother or baby.
Is the NIFTY Test Right for Me?
The NIFTY™ test is available to any pregnant woman from the 10th week of pregnancy but is particularly suitable for pregnant women who exhibit certain indications which are highlighted below.
Remember, non-invasive prenatal testing may or may not be right for you. Prior to undertaking any non-invasive prenatal testing, you should consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any risks, diagnoses, treatment and/or any other potentially relevant healthcare issues.
The NIFTY™ test is suitable if you exhibit
any of the following indications:
– Maternal age 35 years or older at delivery Contraindications for invasive prenatal testing, such as placenta prevaria, risk of miscarriage or HBV infection
– Fetal ultrasonographic findings indicating an increased risk of aneuploidy History of a prior pregnancy with a trisomy
– Require reassurance following previous screening result Parental balanced robertsonian translocation with increased risk of fetal trisomy 13 or trisomy 21
– Received IVF Treatment or have previosuly suffered from habitual abortion
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