Are there any moms under 35 who are electing to get the cell free DNA test ? I elected to get it done with my third since my second Had a two vessel cord found out his anatomy scan that made me “high risk” and stressed because it was soft marker for chromosomal abnormalities. I wish that that test have been made available to me for him since there was a lot of stress at 20 weeks when that was found. Anyway - i’m electing to have it again this time around and wonder if anyone is with me. the only downside is having to pay for it out-of-pocket since my insurance won’t cover it but it’s worth piece of mind for me.
Re: Electing cell free dna test?
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
Insurance companies won’t typically pay fpr The cell free dna unless mom is 35 or over so it’s not typically offered Toby your OB/MW. You can elect to have it and pay out of pocket though. Also, many places will have a relationship with a company and a representative who helps you navigate insurance and likely pay less.
Hope that helps.
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With DD2 we elected to have it done so we had to pay pretty much out of pocket (almost $500, they did cover a little bit) but I’m glad we did because we ended up getting an IUGR diagnosis and at least we had peace of mind right away that it wasn’t due to a genetic abnormality.
This time I’m hoping they will cover it because I’ll be considered high risk because the IUGR could be recurring in this pregnancy.
Either way we will get it done though.
I don’t believe we will be getting that or any other optional screenings done. I totally understand why you would want to though.
DS - 7.5
DD #1 - 6
~ mmc 7.11.2018 @ 9w ~
DD#2 - born 12.24.19
I'm opting for eFTS. I don't know about ohip coverage for anything else though.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
Eta: I was told it was $350 out of pocket through Counsyl. TW(one of my losses was a confirmed trisomy, so I may be able to get coverage even though I am under 35).
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19