I just ordered the sneak peak test (at home blood prick test for gender) using a coupon code from their facebook page (12likesp). It ended up only being $67. I thought we could have a thread reviewing the process and the results! Anyone else doing sneak peek?
Re: Sneak Peek Test
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The method by which they test with Sneak Peek is similar to NIPT, but I'd trust NIPT over Sneak Peek since it's done by actual genetic testing companies who 1. are hired by hospitals and doctors to test for literally hundreds of genetic conditions for many medically indicated reasons other than pregnancy, and 2. are also testing for other sex-linked chromosome problems like Monosomy X (Turner syndrome), XXY (Klinefelter syndrome), Trisomy X (Triple X syndrome), and XYY (Jacob syndrome).
The rate of inconclusive results in NIPT is roughly 4%. The rate of accuracy for sex prediction with NIPT is 99.5%, which I dare say I'd trust over an u/s tech.
Not everyone's insurance will cover NIPT, so I'm sure that plays into some couples' decision to go other routes for early sex prediction.
Edit to say not fully covered by insurance. The 500 was my out of pocket expense.
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like @Puddlewonderful said, contact your lab directly and you’ll likely get a better rate if your insurance is being stingy.
ETA if you’re only interested in knowing the sex and not wanting to test for health issues, that’s totally fine. I’m just saying don’t let your insurance company or doctors office steer you away from it because of price if you really want to pursue NIPT. The labs are great to work with and make it super affordable.
I didn't even look into the price but wow $250-500 eeek!
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Just for reference, the Panorama website clearly states "as early as 9 weeks" while others (Counsyl and Harmony) say "as early as 10 weeks"
https://www.natera.com/panorama-test (under "product features")
So it seems there are differing opinions out there. But, we can argue semantics some more if you'd like
Or (my personal choice) just go with what your OB recommends.
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I am doing harmony. BUT because I'm a chubby monster, they won't let me take it until 13 weeks this go around. At my initial appointment, the nurse told me it's because I'm overweight. I took at 10 weeks with my daughter and am only 3 lbs heavier this go around, so I'm not sure what that's all about. Doc did mention that they get a more accurate reading the older the fetus is. Either way, I had to laugh at the thought of my fat dna smothering poor baby's dna in my blood.
So, we will do harmony at 13 weeks, but may wait to find out sex at the 20 week ultrasound anyhow.
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I talked to my OB office and will likely end up getting a blood test when I go to the MFM at 13 weeks (I have to wait until 13 weeks because they said that was the best time to do it). And I can't believe they told you that you had to wait because of your weight! That doesn't even make sense to me.
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I have always been grateful my OB doesn't make a big deal about my weight. I'm overweight, but I also always weigh in at crazy numbers because I used to lift weights and have man-muscles and bones. If she started treating me like crap because of it, I'd peace out.
Theres also an ultrasound center near me called Bellyssimo where you can go and get 3D and 4D images and they have a package that consists of two ultrasound visits. One at 14/15 weeks for early gender predictions and another at 17/18 weeks to determine. I might just do that because then Ill get lots of pictures too!
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