NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PATERNITY TESTING (NIPPT)

What is this test? A non-invasive prenatal paternity test determines who the father is before the baby is born. While the mom is pregnant, the DNA profile of the baby is determined from free-floating fetal cells found in the mom’s blood sample. DNA testing can be done as early as the end of the first trimester of pregnancy, starting any time after the 8th week with the SNP micro array procedure, or during the 10th week through the CVS procedure.
Sample required: It involves taking a blood sample from the alleged father and the mother to conduct a fetal cell analysis. A genetic profile compares the fetal cells present in the mother’s bloodstream to the alleged father’s. The result is more than 99 percent accurate.
Client preparation: DNA testing can be done as early as the end of the first trimester of pregnancy, starting any time after the 8th week with the SNP micro array procedure, or during the 10th week through the CVS procedure. No specific client preparation protocol required. Inform your tester if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
Turn-around time (How long does it take?): RESULTS WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS.
Basis of the Test: This test analyzes fetal DNA found in a pregnant woman’s blood during the first trimester. A lab specialist compares the fetal DNA information to DNA from the potential father’s cheek cell or blood sample.