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What are the pros and cons of prenatal screening?

The patient booklet and consent forms are available to help families understand basic prenatal screening and diagnosis information for certain birth defects: English (PDF), Spanish (PDF), Chinese (PDF), Korean (PDF), and Vietnamese (PDF). Prenatal Genetic Testing Videos. Summary of California Prenatal Screening Tests.

What are the three prenatal tests?

The California Prenatal Screening Program Offers Three Types of Screening Tests Quad Marker Screening A first trimester blood specimen is drawn at 10 weeks 0 days – 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy. A second trimester blood test is drawn at 15 weeks – 20 weeks. The results of the two blood tests are combined.

What moms-to-be should know about prenatal genetic testing?

The California Prenatal Screening (PNS) Program provides a unified standard of care for prenatal screening services. As a provider, you play a key role participating in the PNS Program and explaining it to your patients. Explaining prenatal testing to patients can be difficult. Patients come from diverse backgrounds.

What tests are done during pregnancy?

During your pregnancy, your prenatal provider will offer prenatal genetic screening (testing) to see if your fetus has an increased chance for a birth defect. They will also offer follow up tests if needed. These tests are available to you only if you want them. They are provided by the California Prenatal Screening (PNS) Program.

What is the CA prenatal screening program?

The Prenatal Screening Program provides pregnant women with a risk assessment for open neural tube defects (NTD), abdominal wall defects (AWD), Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Trisomy 18 and SLOS (Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome) through one or two blood tests.

Is the California prenatal screening program free?

It is part of the California Prenatal Screening Program and is a free service to all pregnant women. Additional testing and counseling would be recommended if the test is positive.

What is GDSP PSS?

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians.

How long does it take to get the results of a prenatal screening in California?

The first (preliminary) result is available soon after you have both the first-trimester blood test and the NT ultrasound. The final result is available one to two weeks after the second blood test.

Does Kaiser Cover California prenatal screening?

Prenatal care at Kaiser Permanente includes routine testing and screening to make sure you're healthy and that your baby is developing normally.

Is prenatal screening mandatory?

Prenatal screening tests for fetal abnormalities are optional. It's important to make an informed decision about prenatal testing, especially if you're screening for fetal conditions that can't be treated. Before going forward, consider these questions: What will you do with the test results?

What genetic testing is mandatory in California?

(NBS) is a public health program that screens all babies for many serious but treatable genetic disorders. All babies born in California are required to get screened soon after birth. Newborn screening began in California in 1966 with screening for one disorder, phenylketonuria (PKU).

How accurate is California prenatal screening?

You may have read that the results of this test are 90% accurate in detecting your risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. That means that if your baby has Down syndrome, there's a 90% chance that the test will pick that up and give a “screen positive” result that indicates further testing is recommended.

What percentage of NIPT tests come back high risk?

The likelihood that a 25 year old who receives a high risk NIPT for trisomy 21 will truly have a baby with trisomy 21 is approximately 33%. The likelihood that a 40 year old who receives a high risk NIPT for trisomy 21 will truly have a baby with trisomy 21 is approximately 87%1.

Does prenatal screening tell gender?

The NIPT test (short for noninvasive prenatal testing) is a blood test that's available to all pregnant women beginning at 10 weeks of pregnancy. It screens for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal conditions, and it can tell you whether you're having a boy or a girl.Jun 9, 2020

WHO SHOULD HAVE PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN?

The Panorama prenatal screen is designed for women of any age and ethnicity who are at least 9 weeks pregnant. It cannot currently be used by women...

WHEN SHOULD I HAVE PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN?

Panorama can be performed as early as 9 weeks into the pregnancy.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THE PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN?

As early as nine weeks into your pregnancy, a simple blood draw can tell you if your baby is at higher risk for having Down syndrome and other comm...

WHO CAN I TALK TO ABOUT MY PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN RESULTS?

Typically, you will receive your Panorama screen results from the healthcare provider who ordered the test. If you have specific question about you...

HOW DO I REQUEST THE PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN?

If you are interested in obtaining the Panorama test, you can start a conversation about non-invasive prenatal testing with your doctor on your fir...

WHAT TYPE OF SAMPLE DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?

Panorama only requires a simple blood draw from the mom.

WHAT SHOULD I BE SCREENED FOR?

Panorama is able to determine the likelihood that the pregnancy could be affected with chromosome abnormalities including Down syndrome (trisomy 21...

HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN MY RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE?

You will receive your results from your doctor’s office. They may tell you the results over the phone or ask you to come into their office. You can...

HOW ARE THE RESULTS REPORTED?

When you get your Panorama results, your report may state the following:Low Risk: A Low Risk result indicates that it is unlikely that your baby is...

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PANORAMA PRENATAL SCREEN?

The cost of Panorama varies with the prenatal screening panel selected, and your specific insurance coverage. Estimate your out-of-pocket costs usi...

How to check if you are pregnant?

A doctor or clinic will order one or two blood tests: 1 Get a blood test between 10 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy. This is called a First Trimester Test. 2 Get a second blood test between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. This is a Second Trimester Test.

What is genetic counseling?

A Genetic Counselor will explain the test results and offer free diagnostic testing. Most of the time, no birth defects are found during diagnostic tests. Most babies are healthy. Once in a while, diagnostic tests will detect a birth defect. A counselor will help the woman or couple make decisions about the pregnancy.

How many weeks is NT?

Sometimes you can also get a special ultrasound called Nuchal Translucency (NT). It is done between 11 weeks 2 days and 14 weeks 2 days of pregnancy. If the results of these tests are put together, it is called Integrated Screening.

Types of Prenatal Screening Tests

Learn about birth defects caused by chromosomal disorders and the tests used to identify them.

Understanding Prenatal Screening Tests

Some prenatal tests will be done several times during your pregnancy, while others are given at certain times during your pregnancy or if you have certain problems that may affect you or your baby. Learn more about the tests we offer before you decide what's right for you and your family.

Making a Decision

Before you agree to have a test, you should think about what you will do with the information. Many couples would not have a CVS or amniocentesis under any circumstances. They would not end the pregnancy if the baby is affected, and/or they do not accept the risk of miscarriage from CVS or amnio.

Support for Our Patients

At the Mass General OB/GYN Department, each patient is an important member of her own care team. To support you, we offer education resources such as childbirth classes, pregnancy-related information and access to women's health resources.

What does EOB mean in insurance?

EOB stands for Explanation of Benefits and describes how your insurance plan pays for your test and if there is any additional amount that you may be responsible for. The EOB typically precedes your bill. If you have any questions about your EOB, please call a Natera billing specialist at 877-869-3052.

What is a panoramic test?

Panorama is a blood-based genetic, prenatal screening test of the pregnant mom that screens for common chromosomal conditions that affect a baby’s health. Panorama uses unique SNP*-based technology to deliver the most accurate NIPT on the market. Panorama can be performed as early as nine weeks gestation. Most results will be returned ...

How early can you tell if you have Down syndrome?

As early as nine weeks into your pregnancy, a simple blood draw can tell you if your baby is at higher risk for having Down syndrome and other common genetic conditions, as well as the sex of your baby. Non-invasive and highly accurate, Panorama identifies more than 99% of pregnancies affected with Down syndrome and has ...