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Why get a NIFTY™ test?

Available from week 10 of pregnancy, 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
Received IVF Treatment or have previously suffered from habitual abortion
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