Absolute DNA Services has streamlined the process for the Prenatal Genetic Screening, so it’s as easy as:
For all of the excitement and anticipation that comes with a pregnancy, there is an equal amount of trepidation. Will labour hurt? Will I be a good parent? What if there’s something wrong with my baby? For some people, the chance that their child may have a genetic condition causes much concern.
Absolute DNA Services alleviates this worry, with the non-invasive pregnancy peace of mind test. Using a standard medical blood sample, this test is 100% safe, and does not involve the removal of amniotic fluid from the uterus, as performed during an amniocentesis.
It is important to note that this test is not a diagnostic test, and cannot replace an amniocentesis or a chorionic villus sampling. A diagnostic test may be advised if you receive a positive result from the screening test.
Screening for 18 genetic conditions, including Down Syndrome, the test can be taken from as early as 10 weeks post- conception.
After conception, the baby’s DNA enters the mother’s bloodstream. Once our scientists have obtained a sample of the mother’s blood, they separate the maternal plasma from the rest of the blood.
In this plasma, maternal DNA and cell-free foetal DNA is analysed and the ratio of foetal chromosomes is proven. Results that confirm Down Syndrome will indicate a higher ratio of genetic material in relation to chromosome 21.