Gender Blood test at 11 weeks?

Bethanyc1492

I was offered this yesterday at my visit. At 11 weeks, they can predict they gender from blood work! I think that this is so crazy! Any one else doing this? I AM!

ScarlettV

Just blood work? Wow! I thought they could only do it from an amnio.

I would totally do it if its legit; but make sure insurance covers it.

Ohiomama2013

I'll be doing it. The primary purpose of the test is to check for chromosomal abnormalities. I think it's amazing they can check for these now noninvasively. It's a sweet bonus to learn the sex too! Insurance may cover it if you're considered high risk.

xconf143usionx

mrsashleyk:

The test is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.

*Am I seeing double?*

This. If this is the MateriniT21 it is used solely to detect chomosomal abnormalities in the fetus. It's just more difinitive than an NT scan so that's why doctors use it. One of the chromasomes they check is the chromasome that determines gender. That's why they know what the gender is. It's a nice little bonus, but not what the test is actually for.

franklyscarlette

First, the test will tell you the sex of the baby. Not the gender. There is a difference. Second, it's a test for birth defects. Being able to tell the sex is a bonus.

JulesET

A lot of insurance companies will not pay unless you are documented as high risk and it is very expensive.

amberpro

Did the doctor really explain the test to you? If not, that's unfortunate. If so, then I think there are some misplaced priorities here.

momx32b

franklyscarlette:

First, the test will tell you the sex of the baby. Not the gender. There is a difference. Second, it's a test for birth defects. Being able to tell the sex is a bonus.

Who cares if she posted "Gender or Sex" did you really need to correct her?

This is one thing I hate about these boards...

sn2bmamaofthree

I wonder how long this will take to be released in Canada !!

74dragonfly

xconf143usionx:

mrsashleyk:

The test is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.

*Am I seeing double?*

This. If this is the MateriniT21 it is used solely to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. It's just more difinitive than an NT scan so that's why doctors use it. One of the chromasomes they check is the chromasome that determines gender. That's why they know what the gender is. It's a nice little bonus, but not what the test is actually for.

This. I had it done this week. I'm 39. For insurance to pay you need to be high risk.

golfingdarwinfish

It doesn't really 'predict' the gender - it identifies sex chromosomes, a completely different matter. The purpose of the test is to screen for fetal chromosomal aneuploidy, NOT sex chromosomes.  Identifying the sex chromosomes is seen by some as a bonus and by others as a downside of the test. 

franklyscarlette

momx32b:

franklyscarlette:

First, the test will tell you the sex of the baby. Not the gender. There is a difference. Second, it's a test for birth defects. Being able to tell the sex is a bonus.

Who cares if she posted "Gender or Sex" did you really need to correct her?

This is one thing I hate about these boards...

Yes, because the two have different meanings

Eayanaw27

momx32b:

franklyscarlette:

First, the test will tell you the sex of the baby. Not the gender. There is a difference. Second, it's a test for birth defects. Being able to tell the sex is a bonus.

Who cares if she posted "Gender or Sex" did you really need to correct her?

This is one thing I hate about these boards...

This 

GeauxM&V

I did it also, but the main reason for the test is to check for monosomy/trisomy abnormalities, like PP have said. I am excited to find out! It is amazing to see how far these genetic test have come.