Can I have NIPS if I am pregnant with twins?Yes! However, it is important to note if you have a fraternal twin pregnancy (where the babies each have their…Read More
Does NIPS always accurately tell me the gender of my baby?No! Fetal sex or gender, just like every other part of NIPS, is considered a screening test. While this is…Read More
How does NIPS differ from first trimester screening?Both are screening tests that assess the risk for Down syndrome and trisomy 18 in pregnancy by looking at a…Read More
I heard my positive NIPS result may mean I have cancer? Is this true?NIPS has detected a small number of cases of maternal cancer during pregnancy. However, these results look very different from…Read More
If my NIPS is negative does that mean I am not at risk for these conditions in my pregnancy?Unfortunately, no. While the risk for Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome drops to 1…Read More
Is NIPS covered by my insurance?Most insurance companies will cover NIPS for a woman of any age as it is the recommended test for all…Read More
Is one NIPS company better than another?Not necessarily. Most companies use very similar technologies for NIPS. Your genetic counselor or health care provider can help determine…Read More
Is there anyone who should not consider NIPS?Yes. Women who have undergone an organ transplant are not good candidates for NIPS. This is because small pieces of…Read More
Should I get NIPS if I have a family history of birth defects? What about a family history of cystic fibrosis?Standard NIPS only screens for Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 13, trisomy 18, Turner syndrome (monosomy X), Klinefelter syndrome (XXY),…Read More
Should I still consider having NIPS if I don’t have a family history of Down syndrome?Yes. In over 95% of cases of Down syndrome there is no family history of this condition. The same can…Read More
