The NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) is a test for which a sample of the mother's blood is taken and tested in a laboratory to see if the unborn child possibly has chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down's, Edwards’ or Patau's Syndrome.
Why do I need this exam?
You can opt for NIPT if you want to know whether your child has Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome or Patau syndrome while you are still pregnant. Since 1 April 2023, NIPT has been part of the regular prenatal screening programme (tests during pregnancy).
What will we do?
This test is performed via blood sampling. You will receive the NIPT order form from your obstetrician. The test can be performed from the tenth week of your pregnancy. There are no costs involved. You must schedule an appointment to have a blood sample taken for a NIPT test. You can easily do so online.
Duration of the exam
In general, it will take no more than five minutes to collect a sample of your blood. However, you may have to wait in the waiting room for a bit before you are called in.
The results
You will receive the results of your NIPT from your obstetric caregiver within ten calendar days after your blood sample arrives in the laboratory. When exactly you get the results will depend on the test and may differ per obstetrician, gynaecologist and/or hospital. You will be informed about this by the person ordering the test prior to the test itself.
