One of your options might be to have another NIPT blood draw. The report will tell you whether a second try is recommended in your situation. The NIPT is successful about half the time when a re-draw is done. If you paid for NIPT yourself, there is no extra cost for having your blood re-drawn.
Other options might be:
- Doing another type of prenatal genetic screening test
- You might have the option of having another screening test (enhanced First Trimester Screening or Second Trimester Screening). If you have a twin pregnancy, other prenatal screening tests are not possible for you.
- Getting a referral to a specialist in genetics
- A genetics specialist can review your options and provide support. You might choose to have a diagnostic test if you had a couple of failed attempts at NIPT or if a re-draw is not recommended in your situation. Diagnostic testing can tell you if the baby has a chromosome difference or not.
- Doing a 18-22 week (detailed anatomy) ultrasound
- All pregnant people are offered the option of a 18-22 week (detailed anatomy) ultrasound. This ultrasound checks how the baby is growing and developing.
- Choosing no more testing in this pregnancy
- Some people choose not to have any more testing in the pregnancy. If there are other concerns, you might be offered diagnostic testing after the baby is born.