We had issues with our genetic testing as well and I too was super worried! It doesn't mean anything else (good or bad). The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. This pregnancy has been so stressful so far 0 Your provider obtains a blood sample through a vein in your arm. Yes, Harmony is NIPT. I know no words ever make it any justice but very sorry to hear that. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I am way larger than you. Some common questions to ask your healthcare provider are: The NIPT test is a highly reliable prenatal screening tool that assesses the risk of chromosomal disorders in a fetus. Ive done nipt through generations and Harmony both reputable brands and they would never give results with that low of a fraction, as it could come from contamination from say, the person drawing the bloods or the one analysing touching the tube to read results. Its important that you talk to your healthcare provider about your results and options to get more information. It has to be at least above 4 percent to give a conclusive result. I did have the nt scan with the dr and she said everything looked good and chances for down syndrome was very low but now im panicking I donr know why this could happen. But I was told they like to comment on everything they see based on the technicians scans. 19 weeks tomorrow. yes, I have the 12 week scan scheduled for tomorrow evening + bloods then - maybe it will be a different lab this time and it will work. rU%`_@j)4KYm9"PR Xb@{i#n->`#4sI2n# ! hbbd``b` $X- H *H2M) u$B@> LW@b!3.|` The main purpose of NIPT is to screen for major chromosome conditions (Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13). Could it be a false positive? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. We had two failed harmony results, both came back inconclusive because of low dna fraction. Unlike most DNA, which is found inside a cell's . Your DNA is inside all of your cells. Would I do something different knowing the fetus has a genetic condition or an increased risk for a genetic condition? (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC3893900/). Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Most labs give separate results for each condition theyre screening for. This happened to me as well. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195 |, (https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/prenatal-genetic-screening-tests), (https://www.acog.org/womens-health/infographics/cell-free-dna-prenatal-screening-test), (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/diagnosis.html). I didn't even want them to do that. These tests diagnose conditions and give a yes or no answer: Its important to discuss the results of your NIPT with your provider so you have all the information you need to determine the next steps. I dont think Im obese but definitely cons. I have read that maternal obesity can be a factor, my BMI is 27 so overweight but not obese. . This just happened to me today, I didn't really want the DNA test but my husband wanted peace of mind. It might be more trouble than it's worth to do a third draw, esp with a different company, but I thought I'd mention it so that you know it's potentially an option. Remember, only you and your family can decide whats best for you. I'm so sorry - that happened with me with my previous pregnancy and it was so stressful. Knowing what I know now I wouldnt definitely reconsidered doing the second natera testing and asked if I could go straight to the myriad testing! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. My doctor told me to test then and acted as if that wasnt too early. Now it is considered high risk and listed a 1/17 chance of a chromosome issue. Inconclusive NIPT twice! Would you get the NIPT test if you were me? The NIPT test is also called cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening or noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS). I would have preferred to skip the test altogether if I had known. My baby is in under 5th percentile and doc says it looks like there are severe growth restrictions and an abnormally big head/small body ratio so I think that once we have the CVS answer we will have to man up and make decisions as I hate to think that that it may be in pain etc. Now doing the waiting game!! Id say if you dont have any family history of issues I bet youll be fine. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I did an amnio today. Youre little one made it this far, hopefully your little one is strong! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I am now 25 weeks. The test can also determine the sex of the fetus. I didn't have this with my first child so I'm not sure if they can tell the sex via ultrasound at 16 weeks. The main purpose of NIPT is to screen for major chromosome conditions (Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13). thank you - apparently triploidy is not linked to maternal age - Im 29 and it could have happened to an 18 year old or a 40 year old mother. The blood sample is sent to a lab and analyzed for specific congenital disorders. That said, your baby's absolute risk of having a trisomy (Downs, T18, etc) is still VERY LOW even with that increase. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Have a child with a chromosomal abnormality. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. What youre referring to is the NP test. My first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I have a long time to wait. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Has anyone had the test come out inconclusive twice? Mine came back inconclusive also. I was also severely anemic and dehydrated due to hyperemesis gravidum. They didnt find anything wrong. It requires drawing blood from the pregnant person only. Hey! Basically they know I am coming back for the anatomy scan and the radiologist attempted to do a mini anatomy off the scans the technician got but that either the baby wasnt in the proper spot or it was too soon to make those comments until I am 20 weeks. We had anatomy scan this week and everything seems okay. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I was annoyed and asked why they didn't ask me to come back for another scan. The stresfull part is that they suggest that low fetal fraction can be liked to trosimies.. The quad screening and 12 week ultrasound are more likely to actually work and give back results. Certain prenatal screening tests like NIPT are very accurate for conditions such as Down syndrome, but less so for rare genetic conditions. It doesnt diagnose a condition. As far as 16 weeks ultrasound, sex was pretty obvious on mine . Does anyone know? I did have the nt scan with the dr and she said everything looked good and chances for down syndrome was very low but now im panicking I donr know . Results from NIPT tests can sometimes take up to two weeks, although results are often available sooner. Taylor-Phillips S, Freeman K, Geppert J, et al. H Hawaiimomma22 Nov 30, 2017 at 12:44 AM @veneziana, I didn't do a NIPT (just the NT scan) so no personal experience! u 03-(q}|$05`- H320mf`~e0 * Has anyone experienced this? Ultimately, we learned we were having a baby girl who did not test positive for trisomy but have still been advised to do an amniocentesis procedure at 16 weeks for ultimate peace of mind. I am so confused and stressed. Theres typically not enough fetal DNA in a pregnant persons blood before 10 weeks of pregnancy. Strangely enough, I am also on lovenox.I am also old at 39 and have a higher BMI. Low Fetal Fraction. Good luck!! NIPT is about 99% accurate in detecting Down syndrome. Yes, mine came back inconclusive as well. I'm panicking now because I'm so worried. Hi ladies,So I just had a call that my Harmony retest has come back inconclusive. How do health care providers diagnose birth defects? Inconclusive just means they couldn't get a reading. Which means your placenta isnt functioning properly? It set my expectations unreasonably high. : Yes please do let me know what helped you. Both said due to low fetal DNA at 2.6% and 2.7% respectively. K/!0p8v?vbs#.TOc %>.n>pJKps,m0T7-r*Y:p HB&~=^D_|+wIG0s(i]A[p{{9lfvrXiOsd$f{U&K>VY?-3K?gHG|;%nG\O#@'u}mtlDFCgoo>oH![mM*rYauM('@6Gsyc1ER91`o8vk@02>n]FFPl?#=p""?qoir7.[ RU'^G'ulAI$EW0]_.6L8Le. I've had he NIPT test twice now and had it come back for low fetal DNA. Many cover at least a portion. I'm so sorry your going through this stressful situation , Got the quad back! %PDF-1.6 % Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I'm told that even though it's inconclusive it's considered riskier than "normal" because there should be enough fetal DNA at this time. My nipt/panorama/harmony results came back inconclusive both times. Maybe that is the the reason. I took the testing at 16 was I. I did IVF and my embryo was a normal embryo through pgt so that gives me hope. That is heartbreaking. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. You have a small amount of the fetuss DNA circulating in your bloodstream during pregnancy. Its a screening test offered during pregnancy to see if the fetus is at risk for having a chromosomal disorder like Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). Your healthcare provider will discuss all your prenatal screening options, including NIPT. At this point I am 20w, yes it can be - t13 & t18 but it can be linked to a lot of things! They could have also just waited until 16 weeks for my first blood draw given my weight. Can I ask how your Quad screening went? If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. For the most . I will likely decline invasive testing like amniocentesis. The doctor said I had a perfect ultrasound. It has a heartbeat of 142 but doctor said that hes still very guarded about the pregnancy and strongly advised for the CVS which I will do. It is super frustrating, and I think honestly more frustrating that docs continue to recommend these tests when it seems like everyone I know with a high BMI had this issue. They told me since I am now 16w, I can send the quad screen to test for the trisomies and spina bifida. I was 11 weeks and 12.5 weeks for mine. I had to wait about 10 days for bouth times I did NIPT, only to get inconclusive results. If your baby still has a heartbeat now, maybe that means that the baby doesnt have that. First test, done at 12 weeks, took 2 weeks for them to get back to me and say was inconclusive, so I had a redraw a week and a half ago at 14 weeks. We had two inconclusive NIPT tests (from two different testing companies). The test can also determine the sex of the fetus. . 87 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4B4A02C4438C2E458275BA0029DF7841>]/Index[69 39]/Info 68 0 R/Length 93/Prev 142855/Root 70 0 R/Size 108/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Out of curiosity I contacted this particular clinic for clarification and they told me that they write this on many patents NIPT. NIPT testing is optional. Im so so very sorry. Other factors like being pregnant with multiples, being a surrogate or having obesity can affect NIPT results. (https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt/). And like pp said.I hope your anatomy scan is smooth sailing and you can see that the baby is fine and healthy. Are you tall? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). E@Gpc 8Op!ISHiT7{;-N/OM7Mq+YV1d)|\i-V;`]tyTAHqAFWR Your test results may sometimes be hard to interpret, so ask your healthcare provider for help if youre unsure. , I agree with PP. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Inconclusive on gender results? NIPT tests (noninvasive prenatal testing test) use a pregnant persons blood to detect congenital abnormalities in the fetuss DNA. NIPT cant screen for all chromosomal or genetic conditions. Is this an ivf pregnancy? It took 6 weeks and a lot of worry, so ask for the SAFE if they have it? They didn't even bother to retest mine when the first try came back inconclusive because they assumed it wouldn't work since I'm obese. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Eleniada 29/03/21 Has anyone had NIPT come back inconclusive twice??? Wish we did like other pregnancies and skipped the testing! I would be very frustrated. I had my anatomy scan in December and baby is very healthy and measuring on time! Hi friend. Overwhelmed and frustrated by weight gain. 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