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.
