Prenatal Screening

Protect Your Baby
Before Birth

Learn about NIPT, Panorama & PlGF --
non-invasive tests that give you answers early.

What is Prenatal Screening?

Prenatal screening tests analyze small fragments of your baby's DNA found in your blood — completely safe for both you and your baby. They detect chromosomal conditions and pregnancy risks with high accuracy, giving you peace of mind and time to prepare.

The 3 Key Tests

Cell-Free DNA

NIPT

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing screens for chromosomal abnormalities using fetal DNA circulating in the mother's bloodstream.

Down syndrome (T21) Trisomy 18 Trisomy 13 Sex chromosomes

Advanced NIPT

Panorama™

An enhanced NIPT that uniquely distinguishes fetal DNA from maternal DNA, offering one of the highest accuracy rates available.

Microdeletions DiGeorge syndrome Triploidy Twin pregnancies

Maternal Marker

PlGF

Placental Growth Factor measures a protein that signals placenta health — a key predictor of pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction.

Preeclampsia risk Placenta health 1st trimester Combined screen

When to Test

1

Week 10 – 13

NIPT / Panorama + PlGF

Ideal window for DNA testing. PlGF combined with NT ultrasound gives best pre-eclampsia risk assessment.

2

Week 11 – 14

First Trimester Combined Screen

PlGF + PAPP-A + ß-hCG + NT scan combined for maximum detection rate.

3

Week 15 – 20

Second Trimester Option

NIPT can still be performed if not done in the first trimester. Results within 5–7 days.

Why Choose These Tests?

No invasive procedure needed

>99% accuracy for trisomies

5–7 days for results

Week 10+ earliest testing possible

Screening ≠ Diagnosis These tests identify risk levels — they are not diagnostic. A positive result should always be followed by genetic counseling and confirmatory testing (CVS or amniocentesis) based only on your specialist's recommendations.