GENETIC TESTING CHART (PRENATAL) Screening Tests
Diagnostics Tests
These test results can tell you the chances that your unborn baby will have certain genetic disorder's
Week 1- 4
These test result can tell whether your baby actually has certain genetic disorder's
Week 5- 8
Week 9- 12 CVS
Cell Free DNA Screening Timing 10 weeks and beyond Blood Test Screens for down syndrome and trisomy 18 Its more accurate for women at high risk or who have had a positive screening test result.
Timing 10-13 weeks Tests fetal cells Screens for down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13 and inherited disorders.
Integrated Screening & Sequential screening Timing 10-22 weeks Screens for down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, NTD's
First Trimester Screening Timing 10-30 weeks Blood Test NT ultrasound exam Screens for down syndrome, trisomy 18
Week 13- 16 Second Trimester Screening Timing 15-22 weeks Blood tests Screens for down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, NTD's
Amniocentesis Timing 15-20 weeks Test fetal cells in a sample of amniotic fluid Screens for down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13 and inherited disorders and certain type of NTDs
Week 17- 20 Standard Ultrasound Exam Timing 18-22 weeks Screen for some physical deffects.
Carrier Testing Timing: Can be done at any time but ideally is performed before getting pregnant Tests use blood or tissue sample Determine you or your partner carry any genetic disorder Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists For genetic testing in Dubai http://www.fml-dubai.com/genetic-screening/