Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Requisitions
OHIP-Funded NIPT
- OHIP-funded NIPT is currently offered through two provincial labs: Dynacare and LifeLabs.
- The funding for NIPT varies and will depend on the reason for testing. The requisitions are to be completed by a health care provider for those patients who meet at least one of the MOH criteria for funding.
- The patient can bring the completed requisition to a Dynacare or LifeLabs location, depending on which requisition is used.
All twin pregnancies are now eligible for OHIP-funded NIPT. Please note that the MOH Criteria for Eligibility Form (page 2 of the requisition) has not yet been updated to reflect the change in OHIP-funding criteria for twin pregnancies. We encourage you to write out “twin pregnancy” under “Indication Category 1” to order OHIP-funded NIPT for your patient.
- Dynacare (Harmony) OHIP requisition AND MOH Criteria for Eligibility Form
- LifeLabs (Panorama) OHIP requisition
Private Pay NIPT
- If patients do not meet any of the MOH criteria for OHIP-funded NIPT, they may choose to pay for private-pay NIPT, meaning that they can pay for this testing themselves or they may get it covered through private health insurance.
- Prenatal Screening Ontario is unable to endorse any specific private-pay test or laboratory.
- If you are a patient who is interested in pursuing private-pay NIPT, please talk to your health care provider about which test might be best for you, and read about what factors you may choose to consider.
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