Do any of you know how long the results from the quad screening usually take?
I don't really remember from last time but maybe a week? Usually no news is good news and your provider will talk about the results at your next appointment.
I don't believe the bloodwork from the NT scan will provide you with that answer. There are only 4 major players currently providing the type of NIPT that will show the sex. They are not typically used during the NT bloodwork panel. That's how I understood this, so correct me if I'm wrong please.
Has anyone found out gender just from the standard bloodwork that you get when you have your NT scan?
I did. Found out yesterday that it's a boy. All of my results were "good" according to the genetic counselor, I didn't get percentages back...and that's probably a good thing, since I developed an eye tic while waiting for the results to come in.
@cmerribury Did you do the regular NT scan and blood panel or did you do one of the other NIPT tests (Panorama, Verify, etc.)?
I did the NT scan and the week prior had Panorama run. Prior to that (with a previous pregnancy) I had some blood tests run for fragile x, spinal muscular atrophy, and cystic fibrosis. The main reason we chose Panorama is because they can test for triploidy, and I had a previous loss associated with that.
I was just asking because I think the OP was asking about the regular NT scan bloodwork. And Panorama is not the regular blood panel that is done at an NT scan. It's something you have to request specifically. Again, that's just what my doc told me.
So I had a NT scan that went well and bloods taken at the same time. I have to get my blood taken again between 16 and 18 weeks as part of procedure and forgot to ask why. Does anyone know why they take blood again as part of this process? TIA
@mshukh the prenatal genetics specialist told me that the cell free blood test is a generic term and that the blood tests are run through different labs. That's where the brand names come from, Panorama, Harmony, etc. Though I could totally have misunderstood and there could be other tests that were offered to OP that I'm not aware of. So many tests!!
@ecwk That part is to test for neural tube defects (e.g. spina bifida), which I'm guessing the NT scan doesn't screen for. I'm doing the same thing as well. I had the NT scan/blood work and I will also do the AFP blood test at 16 weeks.
just received my results from the cell-free dna test (counsyl) after the NT scan and bloodwork came back with an increased risk for downs syndrome. They sent the results via email, i wasn't sure how i felt about it but my husband was all for knowing now that the results came in. Thankfully, it came back negative for abnormalities and we will be having a girl! So excited to find out early, but i think we are going to keep that a secret for a while.
We're team green, and I am getting the test done for downs syndrome this afternoon. They really mail/email results back?!? Is there any way we can stay team green on this, or will we end up finding out when we open the mail?
Just tell them you don't want to find out and they won't put the sex on there. When they gave me my results they asked 5 different times if we really wanted to know.
I had cell free DNA testing done due to my history of a miscarriage resulting from a baby with triploidy (thank goodness all came back low-risk). I wanted to let everyone know that the Panorama test is the ONLY cell free DNA test that can check for Triploidy in addition to the annuploidys (Down syndrome trisomies) that all of the other tests look at.
I originally had the Harmony test drawn which ended up being canceled after I researched this. I ended up going back a week later to have the Panorma drawn. Results by the way took 5 business days.
Dr just called me today to tell me to schedule a level 2 ultrasound at the hospital tomorrow. AFP came back 2.51 and he has the ultrasound done for anything higher than 2.5. For as much reading as I've done today I'm not worried because it's such a high chance of a false positive
I had the Nxgen (harmony) and cystic fibrosis testing at 10.5 weeks because of 3 prior miscarriages. Results took 8 business days... a girl, negative for cf, and low risk for trisomies 13/18/21. Bill to insurance was $7200, but insurance paid it all. The doctors office said because of an ongoing promotion the most I would pay out of pocket was $10. Next up...AFP testing at 16 weeks.
Just a PSA!
I had cell free DNA testing done due to my history of a miscarriage resulting from a baby with triploidy (thank goodness all came back low-risk). I wanted to let everyone know that the Panorama test is the ONLY cell free DNA test that can check for Triploidy in addition to the annuploidys (Down syndrome trisomies) that all of the other tests look at.
I originally had the Harmony test drawn which ended up being canceled after I researched this. I ended up going back a week later to have the Panorma drawn. Results by the way took 5 business days.
Hope everyone is feeling well!!
This is exactly why it was recommended to us as well, prior history of triploidy. My results took 10 days. The 10 longest days of my life.
So someone in a local group posted today that they go to my doctor and had the harmony test done. Their results were low risk for everything and it said they were having a girl. Well, they had their anatomy scan today and the baby is 100% a boy. I guess I will be holding off on buying anything until my anatomy scan confirms the sex at the end of October. Surely this isn't common, right?
So someone in a local group posted today that they go to my doctor and had the harmony test done. Their results were low risk for everything and it said they were having a girl. Well, they had their anatomy scan today and the baby is 100% a boy. I guess I will be holding off on buying anything until my anatomy scan confirms the sex at the end of October. Surely this isn't common, right?
Did yours say boy or girl? From what I understand if they say girl there is still a chance they missed the Y chromosome and it's actually a boy. If they say Boy then they found the Y chromosome and it can't be a girl. With one exception being if you recently had a boy then you light still have their Y chromosomes floating around. I think they say up to a year and a half after having a boy.
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Lurker from February 16 board - but I just wanted to let you know that you can have these tests done in the UK. It's not on NHS but you can have it done privately. I had harmony done in London and it was about 465 quid but panorama was cheaper.
Has anyone had elevated AFP levels, but already had a normal anatomy scan? My doctor just called to say that my bloodwork came back with elevated levels of AFP, but since my A/S was normal she isn't worried, but is still referring me to see a specialist. She said the specialist will most likely just do another detailed ultrasound, and provided everything still looks good then that will probably be it, but she also said the specialist may offer an amnio. I'm just not sure how worried I should be. We thought we were somewhat in the clear after all good first trimester screens and then a normal A/S, but I suppose it's possible that they missed something in the A/S since they weren't specifically looking for it because my results weren't back yet. I'm also dreading the decision of when/if to have an amnio. Anyone with advice or experiences to share would be great.
It's been 3 weeks since my elevated AFP level came back. I guess no one was overly concerned because my level 2 ultrasound isn't till this Friday. I'll keep you updated
Just had a call from midwife to say a bright spot was found on baby's heart at our anatomy scan. It's called an echogenic focus and is fairly common but can be a marker for chromosomal abnormalities. She said as all my blood work and my NT scan came back as low risk that she's not concerned but will schedule another ultrasound with a doctor present. Any advice appreciated. Also and prayers appreciated. I'll love baby no matter what, I already do. Trying very hard to stay positive and not worry. Thank you x
Thanks @kynbar and @cmerribury I've spent the last hour searching forums etc for similar stories. Basically the consensus is that it's not uncommon and where there are no other markers (which is true in my case) there really is no cause for concern (which is what my midwife said). I've read countless posts of women who experienced this and who had perfectly healthy babies so I'm feeling much better thanks again.
katelin318 went back today for the level 2. Guess what, someone marked my test that I was the wrong week, high risk caught it after they did the ultrasound. So my levels were normal. They still did the ultrasound and everything looked good. The head nurse that took my info before they figured anything out said these test tend to have a very high false positive rate. The high risk dr was pushing doing an amnio, but I'm over the stress and worrying. he had a good point, these tests are not diagnostic tests and aren't necessarily accuratae
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I had cell free DNA testing done due to my history of a miscarriage resulting from a baby with triploidy (thank goodness all came back low-risk). I wanted to let everyone know that the Panorama test is the ONLY cell free DNA test that can check for Triploidy in addition to the annuploidys (Down syndrome trisomies) that all of the other tests look at.
I originally had the Harmony test drawn which ended up being canceled after I researched this. I ended up going back a week later to have the Panorma drawn. Results by the way took 5 business days.
Hope everyone is feeling well!!
I'm 26 I did. the blood work for gentic testing what a long 2 weeks it will be!
Just had a call from midwife to say a bright spot was found on baby's heart at our anatomy scan. It's called an echogenic focus and is fairly common but can be a marker for chromosomal abnormalities. She said as all my blood work and my NT scan came back as low risk that she's not concerned but will schedule another ultrasound with a doctor present. Any advice appreciated. Also and prayers appreciated. I'll love baby no matter what, I already do. Trying very hard to stay positive and not worry. Thank you x
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