In case any of you is in California, looks like the state calls the doctor if something is wrong with the screening. So if you have not heard anything and it's been roughly 2 weeks, it's usually good news. This is for the blood they drawn at the NT scan, not the NIPT test (because that's not through the State).
@kissableviv that's interesting about the results coming from the state, I assumed that the lab contacted my doctor with them directly. I did my blood work after the NT scan last Friday so no results yet but the results from the NT ultrasound and the NIPT were good.
@runsomewhere I got a notification from Quest (my lab here) saying that the specimen was sent to a state lab, it may not necessarily be in Sacramento but it's definitely certain labs that are affiliated with the state. I think because it's a state-run program they want to have some control over it. I'm in the same boat as you, no results but good NIPT and NT.
Oh no @morganelizabeth123 I hate that you were feeling alone but I’m glad you found some support here! That’s exactly what I felt I needed after that appointment. I really hope the best for you and look forward to hearing how the amnio goes for you. I’ll have an ultrasound in 2 weeks and probably decide from there if I’ll do the amnio. Fortunately today I got the bloodwork results and the results were low risk for trisomy 21, 18 and 13. So now we just do more scans and see what it could be, if anything.
@elizabethrn I’m so glad everything looks good for you!
I haven't gotten my results but I have a question. I got the NIPT test done (no results yet, paid out of pocket) and I am getting an NT scan on Thursday. I am not sure if I am getting the bloodwork that goes with the NT scan. The genetic counselor we spoke to last week said it wasn't necessary since I am getting the NIPT, but it seems most ladies here got the bloodwork that goes with the NT scan even if they got the NIPT. None of my tests are covered under state programs, just regular health insurance and self pay. Anyone who got both or one or the other have any insight?
@moguippy I'm getting both done. Also I am about 99.9% sure that I will end up paying for the NIPT out of pocket because my insurance won't cover it so we'll cross that bridge when we get there. However I've read that if insurance doesn't cover it they will lower the cost to like 100-200 depending on the lab they used.
Re NIPT, just be careful if you have a deductible. I was told that my insurance does cover it, but it will apply to my deductible. Since I pay 100% until my deductible is reached, and I have not contributed anything towards my $2,500 deductible yet, the test would have cost me $800 out of pocket. They would not give me the cheaper $200 rate for those whose insurance does not cover it, because my insurance does cover it. A weird/dumb/frustrating situation where it would be affordable if my insurance did not cover it, but it was not affordable for me since my insurance does cover it.
ETA, best of luck to everyone waiting on results, and to those who received scary results, you're in my thoughts and hoping for the best.
@nimmle Out of pocket will be $349 for me for the NIPT. I'm really hoping my insurance will cover the NT, my OB didn't say anything about it not being covered so I am hoping I'm good.
@moguippy my insurance covers the NT but not the NIPT because I am under 35. I am not getting the bloodwork done that goes along with the NT. One reason is that I already had the NIPT b/w done and also because it gives me a higher odds of chromosomal issues based on my age alone (33). And I don't need those numbers in my head giving me anxiety. My genetic counselor agreed with that. I just want to see that the nuchal measurement looks good and the NT bloodwork can give a lot of false "positives" if you have low PAPP-A which can mean a lot of things and not necessarily high-risk for chromosomal abnormalities.
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
With the expanded Counsyl panel, I found out I am a carrier for Fanconi Anemia Type A. It’s a bone marrow disorder that can also manifest its self with physical abnormalities. My husband has to get tested now, chances of him being a carrier as well are low but if he is our kids have a 1 in 4 chance of having FA. Trying not to let it nag at me since my older two are completely healthy and normal.
I'm 14 + 5 and haven't had the NT scan yet. I thought it had to be done by 13 weeks? I have an appt in 2 days but I don't know what its for. Do any of you know if I'm able to do the NT scan this late? I'm worried I may have accidentally opted out of the NT scan by scheduling this appt so late. Is that even a thing?
@lavillard yes 15 weeks is too late for the NT scan. I would imagine this appt is just an office visit with your OB? Is an ultrasound scheduled? The next screening is the AFP bloodwork at 15-20 weeks so maybe they will be doing that?
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@moguippy I only had the NIPT done after I received my results from the NT bloodwork. It was offered to me after recieving high-risk results on my NT blood work. My understanding is that the NT bloodwork is less accurate and most insurances cover that as a part of the NT ultrasound appointment/first trimester screening. It's just a finger prick. The NIPT is more blood (for me, a vile, but others sometimes collect more for other genetic testing) and more accurate, as it looks at fetal DNA. So I think, it would be like getting a second, less accurate test if you were to get the NT finger prick after the NIPT. Hope that is helpful!
I received my results...and we came back negative for Down Syndrome, despite the initial NT showing high-risk. I hope this gives anyone else experiencing this a little hope! I've heard so many stories of false positives since this whole thing and I just hope that everyone finds their answers and relief!
I have my NT scan next Tuesday. I was told that the bloodwork results are not even sent until the NT scan is done, then they send it all together. Results won't be given until after the 2nd trimester screening is done because it all goes through the CA prenatal screening program. This is per Kaiser Permanente Southern CA. The nurse did say that the doctor will give us preliminary results at the NT scan. This is confusing. Not that the results will change anything. It would be nice to just be straightforward.
@morganelizabeth123 I’m sorry you got scary news and we’re feeling alone! We’re here to support you, no matter what happens. Thinking of you and hoping for a good amnio!
Had my NT scan & bloodwork today, tech said everything looked ok (hr 153, 7.1cm long, two arms, two legs) so just waiting on the bloodwork with fingers crossed . Ontario doesn’t use NIPT routinely and it’s not covered under my provincial health insurance so we didn’t get it done.
@zombiehoohaa 3 years ago with DS they had me do the blood work a week ahead of the scan and we spoke with a genetic counselor that same day to go over the results. This time around it was totally different, I had the scan then did blood work in the same office. I haven’t even spoken to a doctor about my results yet almost a month later, but they did post it online.
@julybabybear that’s great news! Sounds like our experiences are pretty similar at this point because my NIPT results were low risk as well. Do you need to go for another ultrasound soon to continue to monitor everything?
@julianne0 I'm glad yours came back low-risk too! I think they are going to monitor with the planned ultrasound (anatomy scan at 19 weeks, I guess it's usually done between 18-20 weeks). So far, since the results were negative, we only got the digital lab report. We're still waiting to hear what the genetic counselor can say to make sense of the science words and what next! At the blood draw, she said that it could be a placenta thing (because it was two proteins that indicated the risk), but they don't 'treat' that, they just monitor the baby's growth.
I wish they would give me ultrasounds every day. I just want to see him/her all the time!
@julybabybear same here! We have an elective us we already paid for so we are thinking about when we might want to do it. I don't like going more than 4 weeks without seeing him, but looks like until 19 weeks I'll only get the doppler. I'll have to be ok with that and let go:)
Has anyone done the cell-free DNA test and has their insurance cover it even if they were not considered "high risk"? Considering having it done but Also weighing the possibility of getting stuck with a huge bill.
@ckmb_knottie I'm doing it electively. I'm not high risk but it was offered to me with my son in Chicago and I wanted it done with this baby. I called Natera directly, they have cost calculators and operators who can look at your insurance and tell you how much out of pocket would be...mine was estimated at less then $300 so I we went ahead.
Morning ladies! After what seemed like hours on the phone between LabCorp and my insurance provider, i have figured out coverage a d it looks like I’ll be paying my deductible and they will be picking up the rest, which is a relief as i really want to take this fest to give me peace of mind.
My Doctor did not order an NT scan and that blood work that went along with it, he went right ahead and ordered the InformaSeq with XY analysis as it would yield more accurate results. But now i find myself so incredibly nervous to take this test and wait for the results. I’m 33, so I’m not exactly a spring chicken, and i keep telling myself the odds are in our favor but i can’t help but let my mind wander away from me at times and think worst case results. What have y’all done to calm yourselves down in the process?
@And846 it is nerve-wracking waiting for the results! But I know making myself anxious is not going to change anything. I just remind myself that odds are that everything is fine. And if not, I'll deal with it then. I'm 33 as well and girl, we're not old yet!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@zombiehoohaa that is correct, the CA state program doesn't not give you overall risk until after the second tri blood screening. However, the tech should tell you initial risk based on the NT ultrasound, ie if the nuchal fold is in normal range or not. You'll also meet with a genetic counselor (unless you decline) that will give you very basic risk based on age, race, and family history. You won't get the final probability until they can combine the scan and the two blood draws to get the full picture.
I did the NIPT bloodwork (twice because the first lab used the wrong vials) and the NT ultrasound but NOT the NT bloodwork. I don't know if my results will be posted online but I don't remember my login info anyway haha. I am pretty much okay with not finding out the results until my 14week appt if everything looks good, but I am aware that I could know by next week if I want to...
@And846 And the good news is Labcorp is generally pretty quick! I got my MaterniT21 results in 5 business days. And if you have/create an account on their website, it'll tell you when results have been sent to your dr (so you can call and bug them like me haha)
@Sarafuss i don’t feel my age at all. I’m still baffled, how AMA is still considered 35, considering the lifestyle shift and how we are living longer than generations past.
@kinny512 thabk you so much for that little bit of information! I’ll make sure to create a profile to monitor the status.
My Panorama results came back low-risk! Now I just need to get through the NT scan tomorrow. And the genetic counselor has the sex of the baby written down in an envelope for me to pick up tomorrow. I think DH and I will open it together or have a friend do a reveal for the two of us this weekend!
ETA: My NT scan went great and everything looks normal! I am so relieved!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Thanks everyone, for all the support. I had an amniocenteses on Wednesday. If any of you end up finding out that you need to have one- its not too bad. It hurt a little but it was over very quickly, and I didn't have any pain or side effects afterwards. We were able to get our results the next day, and the news wasn't good.
One thing I learned was that with the amnio, there are rapid results the next day and then full results about a week and a half later. Our doctor told us that she has seen rapid results show no problem and then full results show a problem, but has never seen rapid results indicate a problem and then the full results show no problem. She said that false negatives happen with the rapid results but that false positives are unheard of.
I hope that the info I have shared on this post and my previous post helps some of you ladies. I know that my due date was very early in the month, so there are a lot of ladies on here who wont be approaching this thread for another couple of weeks.
If any of you end up in the position I ended up in and you have any questions- please feel free to PM me. Going through this has been really hard, and I would be happy to help any of you in any way I can.
Re: Genetic Testing Results Thread
I had had my blood work done Tuesday- got results today already. Thankfully everything looks good.
Sending good mojo out to everyone else
This is for the blood they drawn at the NT scan, not the NIPT test (because that's not through the State).
Fortunately today I got the bloodwork results and the results were low risk for trisomy 21, 18 and 13. So now we just do more scans and see what it could be, if anything.
@elizabethrn I’m so glad everything looks good for you!
ETA, best of luck to everyone waiting on results, and to those who received scary results, you're in my thoughts and hoping for the best.
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
I received my results...and we came back negative for Down Syndrome, despite the initial NT showing high-risk. I hope this gives anyone else experiencing this a little hope! I've heard so many stories of false positives since this whole thing and I just hope that everyone finds their answers and relief!
Had my NT scan & bloodwork today, tech said everything looked ok (hr 153, 7.1cm long, two arms, two legs) so just waiting on the bloodwork with fingers crossed
I wish they would give me ultrasounds every day. I just want to see him/her all the time!
@ckmb_knottie I'm doing it electively. I'm not high risk but it was offered to me with my son in Chicago and I wanted it done with this baby. I called Natera directly, they have cost calculators and operators who can look at your insurance and tell you how much out of pocket would be...mine was estimated at less then $300 so I we went ahead.
My Doctor did not order an NT scan and that blood work that went along with it, he went right ahead and ordered the InformaSeq with XY analysis as it would yield more accurate results. But now i find myself so incredibly nervous to take this test and wait for the results. I’m 33, so I’m not exactly a spring chicken, and i keep telling myself the odds are in our favor but i can’t help but let my mind wander away from me at times and think worst case results. What have y’all done to calm yourselves down in the process?
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@kinny512 thabk you so much for that little bit of information! I’ll make sure to create a profile to monitor the status.
Hang in there ladies!
ETA: My NT scan went great and everything looks normal! I am so relieved!
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
I had an amniocenteses on Wednesday. If any of you end up finding out that you need to have one- its not too bad. It hurt a little but it was over very quickly, and I didn't have any pain or side effects afterwards.
We were able to get our results the next day, and the news wasn't good.
One thing I learned was that with the amnio, there are rapid results the next day and then full results about a week and a half later. Our doctor told us that she has seen rapid results show no problem and then full results show a problem, but has never seen rapid results indicate a problem and then the full results show no problem. She said that false negatives happen with the rapid results but that false positives are unheard of.
I hope that the info I have shared on this post and my previous post helps some of you ladies. I know that my due date was very early in the month, so there are a lot of ladies on here who wont be approaching this thread for another couple of weeks.
If any of you end up in the position I ended up in and you have any questions- please feel free to PM me. Going through this has been really hard, and I would be happy to help any of you in any way I can.