Generation

Screening for common chromosomal changes in the fetus.

Test description

Screening for the most common chromosomal changes.

  • Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) & Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)
  • Specific sex chromosome changes
  • Fetal sex

Test information

Test name

Generation NIPT

Clinical indication

Screening for specific chromosomal aneuploidies of chromosomes 13, 18, 21 which cause known syndromes (Down Syndrome, Edward Syndrome, Patau Syndrome) from 10 weeks onwards

Gene(s)

Chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y

Method

Whole Genome Sequencing (Illumina VeriSeq V2)

Turn around time

3 – 5 days from sample arriving at the laboratory*

Medicare eligibility

No

Price

$455

Test request form

Dedicated Generation NIPT request form required.

Sample type

Blood

Collection type

Streck Cell Free DNA BCT 10mL

Special instructions

Dedicated Generation NIPT request form available as a template in most practice management software.

* For majority of samples performed. In some cases a longer turn around time may be observed.