Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Results Shared & Explained by Genetic Counselor

[@OneTrueKing23]

Hello ma'am, first time dad here. Your video was so great in explaining the results and the test. Thank you and wish you and your kid the best!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Congratulations and well wishes to you! All well here- she is almost three and thriving! Wishing you and your partner a happy and healthy pregnancy!

[@OneTrueKing23]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage It’s healthy boy 👦🏻 😄

[@urmilabenpatel3046]

Thank you so much I just got my NIPT reports today same like yours and filing some relax and still waiting to talk to my gynecologist.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Congratulations on your reassuring results! They helped me feel a little more relaxed, but once the baby started moving I could really start relaxing.

[@crazythings70]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage Nassal bone was absent at 13 week then NIPT report is low risk for everything, Do I need to do further diagnostic test?

[@sonaaraqelyan6499]

Urnilaben Parel, do you have some updates? I did panorama last week, till don’t have results but I wanted to know how accurate was the test?

[@courtneymaslak8772]

This was so helpful going into receiving results! Thank you so much!

[@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248]

So happy to hear you found it helpful! I am hoping you have good news results in hand by now!

[@ladyazalea3710]

First pregnancy, we did the nip test which turned out normal, but I miscarried this pregnancy at 8 weeks. I have done D and C and the histopath showed that my miscarriage is caused by chromosomal abnormality XO which is by the way not seen in the nip test (turner’s syndrome) the good news is I became pregnant again after 3 months, I and my husband decided not to do nip test anymore (cost 500aud) we thought, it doesn’t anyway detect all the chromosomal abnormalities anyway. So far I am now 35 weeks pregnant with our baby boy..

[@Rockkzzzz]

Hi, we are awaiting for further updates. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Toshi122]

Thank you for sharing this! I am counting it as "studying" since NIPT and other prenatal genetic testing is on my test next week :)

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Thanks Emily! What's more relevant than real-life results! Good luck on your test! :)

[@RajuBapari-je8ro]

Mam 13,18,21,xy what

[@celial09]

This helps me so much! I have my nipt test Tuesday 3/8 and also with natera

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hey Celia! Congrats on your pregnancy! I hope your appointment tomorrow goes perfectly. Thanks for watching. :)

[@davinaaponte4526]

I got my results today via a link in a text message. I had to make an account and it showed this exact test results and I was questioning if it was real and I had to call me doctors office. But I did it anyway and I got the results. My fetal fraction is 8.2% and I didn’t know what that meant and that’s all I was worried about . Thanks for this video

[@Rgvv85]

Was your baby born normal ?

[@erb611]

Day 2 of waiting for my test results!!

[@patient3841]

In my country Samples Collection : 2021/5/31 Samples Received : 2021/7/5

[@ganeshwaydande9121]

Thank you so much, can you help me to understand my wife's NIPT report?

[@moonhaux]

It took me almost 3 weeks to get my results back (same company) but I feel so discouraged cause my results came out N/A , test taken at 17 weeks and I was 204lbs and I just found out today 😖 after anxiously waiting , now I'm more anxious

[@Inspiredxxmedia]

Any update

[@oliviadivinity]

Pls Help. I have non fraternal twins in separate sacs. I believe the NIPT test is wrong… it has an N/A for gender and fetal fractions and all it says is HIGH RISK triploidy. Did they not check twins? Is it thinking it’s one baby? Thanks.

[@aiyannasmith5363]

I had the Same sort of problem I was surprised by the test telling me that I am having twins. Now they are saying it was an error bc they made an assumption. Who assumes something like this and does the test NOT PICK THAT UP!

[@oliviadivinity]

@@aiyannasmith5363 yes ! Turns out the nurse put “don’t know” on the form instead of putting “twins” smh. Lazy nurse.

[@amandaharlan9426]

Who do u contact number address kinda same problem said identical twins boy but ultra scoundrel show one baby 12:weeks

[@oliviadivinity]

@@amandaharlan9426 I contacted the test center (Natera) I think it was called. They cleared it up for me and let me know the nurse filled out the form as don’t know/ singleton instead of twins.

[@Steph-yi4qc]

I’ve been waiting 5 days so far, I’m 24 weeks pregnant, this is my first pregnancy so I’m very new to how early I could have got this done

[@Steph-yi4qc]

My anatomy scan came out normal by the way so not so sure ❤

[@shuzellesingh3415]

Hey. Thanks so much for this informative video. I needed this. *hugs*

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Thanks so much for watching Shuzelle

[@jennypenny4262]

If the fetal cfdna percentage is at 2% at 12 weeks pregnancy, does that mean the results are not reliable? My results show 2%. It also states that no Y chromosomes are detected, therefore the fetus is predicted to be female. My sister-in-law wants to hold a baby shower for me and I just want to make sure that this gender prediction can be accurate.

[@BlueMaroonAnimations]

my fetal fraction was 22% at 12 weeks. This seems so high compared to everyone else... hopefully my doctor will be able to give me some information on that at my doctors appointment next week :S

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

I would definitely encourage you to speak with your doctor about any concerns you have. However, fetal fraction is essentially a quality control measurement. The goal of NIPT is to determine whether there is an increased or decreased risk for a genetic difference in the baby. Those are the key findings/results. It is debated whether the fetal fraction should even be shared on the results report because it is not the goal of the testing. Rather than waiting for your doctor's appointment you could call the lab that ran the testing and ask for a genetic counselor.

[@shamiabedin3170]

Boy or girl

[@adriyolanda6702]

Hi I’m 39, father is 44 and I completely regret having the MaterniT21 test done. I have 2 boys and my results not only came back as a 3rd boy, but positive for Trisomy 21. I’m so depressed. I tried to have some hope but after my dr appt yesterday and being told with a fetal fraction of 4% and a 94% positive result my baby is going to be a Down syndrome baby. I’ve been told that it is most likely accurate.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi Adri- I am so sorry to hear that you regret having the testing done. Your doctor should have informed you that the whole goal of the test is to look for Down syndrome and other chromosome syndromes. Some people don't want that information and that is okay too. Getting unexpected news, especially news that will affect your family's life and your future son's life is incredibly hard. I hope you are able to seek the support of your loved ones and hang in there. It can also be helpful to read stories of others who have gotten the same news as you.

[@trulygrateful7217]

Did they suggest any additional testing? I thought it it was protocol to advise patients to get further testing done such as the CVS test or an Amnio. I would definitely ask for a 2nd opinion.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

@@trulygrateful7217 Absolutely, if you want to clarify the risk with a more accurate test diagnostic testing like amniocentesis or CVS would be the way to go!

[@adriyolanda6702]

@@trulygrateful7217 hello I went for an amniocentesis this Monday and after 2 attempts of the dr sticking the needle in and poking around she wasn’t able to get any fluid. She said the placenta was anterior and very thick. So now they want me to come back next week and go through it all again. It’s so heartbreaking that I have to go through all of this. I tried to get pregnant, hoping for a girl just to go through hell.

[@adriyolanda6702]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage I’m going through this alone. My partner is more concerned with how he will tell his mother we are even having another child, especially with this now looming over our heads. He has blamed me for the Down syndrome already. The family and friends I’ve tried to express how I feel too have basically said things like I knew at my age this would happen or I should be happy either way. However, they have healthy children of both genders so I’ve just decided to shut them out.

[@vivv5402]

I got low risk in this test but high risk for NT Scan measures 2.1mm at 12weeks 6days. Tri 21: 1:134 Tri 18: 1:19616 Tri 13:

[@kbm124]

Hi there! NIPT TESTS ARE 99 ACCURATE, ANY NEW UPDATES, hope all well.

[@prabhakar2224]

Hi ...have your test .. baby was ok .. please reply

[@prabhakar2224]

Reply me please

[@vivv5402]

@@prabhakar2224 my baby is healthy and very strong. I definitely had a panic attack there when I saw the different results and my doc at the time couldn't explain and he seemed stressed too. So I changed a new doc and midwife and it was the best decision. It was explained to me very clearly why the other test was different. And yeah NIPT test is very accurate. I'm really happy with my little girl, she's growing fast and a very happy baby. I'm so blessed to have her in my life

[@atikarahman6739]

Hi, greatly described.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jeremyjanis32]

How accurate is a prenatal paternity test from the DDC? You seem like a very smart person to ask, I really have gotten no definitive answers from anyone

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

I was unable to find an accuracy on the DDC website. I did find a helpful Q&A here: dnacenter.com/frequently-asked-questions/paternity/home-paternity/ When I am thinking about any type of testing I want to go straight to the lab performing the test to ask for their accuracy of that specific test. If I wanted specifics, I would call their customer support number and ask for the accuracy. USA: 1.800.613.5768. Wishing you luck.

[@Faisey648]

I did empower and panorama about a week ago n I’m waiting on results 😭 I’m so impatient

[@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248]

I hope you will have good news in hand soon. I would call your OB if it has been a full week. Sometimes OB/GYN offices sit on the results for a few days until they have time to call them out. But as patients, it is totally appropriate to call our doctors office to check the status of these results.

[@Faisey648]

@@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248 do the results appear once doctor approvals or review it?

[@Faisey648]

@@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248 also thank you

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

It could depend on how your clinic has set up their portal with Natera and how they share results with patients. The quickest way to get to the bottom of it is just to call your OB office and ask. I hope you have the results by now!

[@kitkatthekandybar]

Great explanation, Katie!

[@aszxdwd]

thank you so much for your explanation.

[@YaimeDelgado]

Hello, I have an important question, I just took my NIPT test but I don't understand something, the sex of the baby says female but on the second page when I look at the XX and XY chromosomes they give me higher the XY that has to do with sex. Because I saw something similar on your second page where female and male appear. Cam you explain that for me please because Im confused now

[@balakishanphotos8900]

Useful information to me... Thank you so much sister 😊💐

[@MonicaConstantin-h3r]

Va rog sa.mi spuneti daca la testul genetic prezenta cromozomului Y reprezinta indubitabil ,la o sarcina gemelara ca cei 2 feti vor fi de sex masculin??

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

V-aș încuraja să discutați cu medicul dumneavoastră sau să vă adresați laboratorului NIPT pentru a pune aceste întrebări. Laboratorul are consilieri genetici și, de obicei, au un serviciu de interpretare.

[@nakithiajones3808]

What is website to that so I can see my results

[@mariakang3586]

Hi, This was very useful to understand the results! How were you able to obtain a full report of the results? As my doctor just called me for the results and they couldn’t share it with me cause of HIPAA. Thank you!

[@NWYVR]

My doctor's office was able to just email me my report (I am in Canada).

[@AdrianaVlles]

Weird! How is it a HIPAA violation if you are calling for your OWN results 😳

[@accountonlinecontent3474]

Very insightful video, thank you. I m 39 ,170 lbs and In my 10th week pregnancy, got NIPt test and i have got a low risk for all 13,18 and 21 however my fetal fraction is 5.2. I this something i should worry about..pls help me with this question.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Congrats on your pregnancy! I can't provide individualized counseling on results without seeing them BUT if a report says low risk for those conditions that means your pregnancy is at a low risk to be affected with those conditions! It's great news. If the fetal fraction was too low to get accurate results the lab would have informed you/your doctor that the test was inconclusive! As always I recommend discussing your results with your OB who knows you best!

[@kardes2739]

Did you see the doctor? What did he say? What was the result?

[@jennyraj7654]

My NIPT test report is low risk. What is that low risk means

[@mariecurie32]

Thank you! That's crazy that for trisomy 13 the ppv is only 38%. They don't explain that before.

[@FIGHTERITSTIME]

So need to do amniocentesis?

[@aiyannasmith5363]

Hi, I took my Panorama test and when I got my results it said I was pregnant with TWINS! I was so excited but the gender was missing due to clinical error by doctor. After calling Natera I was told that the Twin conformation was also an error bc they don’t detect number of fetuses. I found that not to be by Natera themselves on there website. Any thoughts?

[@kvngfancy_music]

What about genotype

[@ddgardoque]

Thank you for sharing this video! So much useful & helpful information to put me at ease, just a quick question does the father's sperm play a role in this as well? Because on your results you mentioned as you maternal age gets older the higher risk (Although 18 year old pregnant mothers can also have that risk).

[@hdfchggvjh]

So having a t21 sensitivity of 99.5% is low risk, correct? Thank you

[@makellodell7238]

My results came back at 3.6% fetal fraction. I was low risk for everything. Should I be worried?

[@TracingRobots]

PGT is also screening and a patient must make a medical decision on it.

[@ashwinikolhe7484]

Hey...All three conditions are 'low'..what should be interpreted from this..?

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

That sounds very reassuring! Nobody should ever offer to interpret a report without actually viewing the report. I would recommend identifying a phone number on the report and calling to schedule an appointment with the genetic counselors on staff. They can tell you exactly what "low" means in terms of the conditions they tested for and their accuracy! In the case of my results, a low risk meant a less than 1 in 10,000 chance my pregnancy is affected with Down syndrome, trisomy 18 or trisomy 13.

[@ashwinikolhe7484]

Ok thank you

[@bocao235]

Hi thank you for the video. Very helpful! My question is, if parents have diabetes and/or ADHD, can this or other genetic tests screen tendency for the baby to inherit these diseases? Thank you!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

This is a great question. NIPT cannot screen for diabetes, ADHD, or any other common multifactorial diseases like cancer risks, risks for psychiatric diagnoses or allergies. All of these conditions are caused by a combination of many genetic factors and environmental triggers or risk factors. There is no test to tell us if a living child/adult will definitely develop these conditions. There is also not a test available to definitively tell us if a pregnancy/fetus will develop these conditions.

[@devinethankgod9668]

Please dose one monosomy X mean a baby girl?

[@Deeplz]

Anyone else with an atypical finding? 😢 I had the info that there are only three possible results: 1. negative 2. positive 3. inconclusive I have no. 4, atypical with all results being N/A. 😒

[@grubershmuel]

Thank you this was very very helpful ❤

[@syedtariqueakhter871]

Are weight associated with incorrect result. My results are Low risk but weight is incorrect on report instead of 118lbs its showing as 188. Can it change my report negatively

[@viphalathbernal2471]

I got mine done and the doctor told me to register online to see a results she said just to put the number on the card cause it links to the kit that she gave me. I tried to do that online when I opened my account but it asked me to put a 13 digits that come with the box . Bad new I don’t have the box they only give me the card

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

I would guess that those 13 digits from the card are exactly the number you need. They won't expect you to have the actual box because that gets shipped to the lab. I don't work for Natera, but they have great customer support. I would just give them a call- 866-970-3097. Hoping you get some excellent, reassuring results in the next week or so!

[@viphalathbernal2471]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage silly me I enrolled to the wrong website that’s why it asked for 13 # .. idk why I registered to netgear instead of natera 😅

[@arushiinfo]

I got my NIPT report yesterday and my feral fraction is 3.04 with low risk now I worried wheather I should consider it as reliable report or not

[@arushiinfo]

I need help

[@popaki9484]

Thank you for sharing all this info with us. Do you recommend a carrier screening for genetic disorders prior to getting pregnant? Are they accurate? Just curious what your thoughts are. Thank you

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi Kali! Thanks so much for watching. I am so glad you found this video helpful. The carrier screening panels that are offered today can include over 500 genes, which means that almost every person will come back a carrier of at least one disease. Ideally, both the egg and sperm source would complete carrier screening so your clinican can help you compare results for the best interpretation. I definitely suggest that all people planning to conceive in the next couple of years learn about carrier screening and decide whether it would be helpful for their family planning and decision making. I have done it and I do typically suggest at least a small- medium panel to most of my friends. I actually just posted a video on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnSYn4qnaJegqpo

[@popaki9484]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage Hey Katie, thanks for your reply

[@aparnabarman2652]

My nipt report all trisomy are low risk but sex chromosome aneuplides now what can I do?

[@7777catastrophe]

Hi, enjoyed the info on NIPT. Still not offered by any labs in the UK so samples have to be sent to the states, which presumably adds to the cost - it's not covered by our health service unless deemed high risk. I was wondering if you could do anything on ultrasound abnormality screening for a future video? I had a normal pregnancy with my 3 year old but an umbilical cyst was picked up so had additional screening. Was given the all clear but found at birth that he has complex needs, likely caused by genetic issue. They haven't been able to find the cause, despite extensive testing. We had 2 miscarriages last year and are now pregnant again - have made it to 13wks but finding it really hard. They can't test for my son's condition so will only get an indication at >20wks whether the pregnancy can continue. It's also tricky because I know there's a good chance they might miss the signs a second time. It feels very lonely. Even if we make it through without losing the pregnancy, we know we might not be able to continue with it.

[@7777catastrophe]

@Books And Curls hi, we've had 2 fetal medicine scans - one at 20wks and another (that I had to push for) at 28wks. They haven't found any cause for concern but can't guarantee anything. I'm due early November so guess we'll find out soon one way or another!

[@Nanafan2010]

@@7777catastrophe hope your baby is healthy? Xxx

[@marieceravolo6517]

Hi, I was wondering if natera screens for monosomy x regardless of gender? Since monosomy x (turners) is found only in girls, I thought it was weird I’ve seen NIPT results with male gender prediction still screen for monosomy x…

[@bootisankhla2036]

Hi can you tell me from which lab you get this test done ?

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

This is through Natera!

[@satishsharma-qv9in]

Hello Mam My wife Nipt Report All trisomy is Low Risk but trisomy 7 is high risk pls Suggest what can we do

[@shafeekmk5057]

hi, my wife had NT of 4.3 from the 12 week test, and we did NIPT, nipt shown low risk, did we need to do amniocentesis?

[@SasiKala-hd6zb]

How is your baby

[@blondiewendy]

I love when there is advancement in science 🧬

[@parentsof2familyforever747]

I took maternity 21 plus

[@kathleensilverman559]

sooooo informative, thank you!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Thanks so much for watching Kathleen!

[@Rosieposie90265]

Thank you.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Thanks for watching!

[@lovenbball22]

Thank you for the info! My dr told me about this testing and also about the Horizon advanced carrier screening. Did you do that test as well? I’m debating whether to do them both

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi! I sure did do carrier screening. I happened to work with a different lab for my carrier screening. I have a video coming out on this testing soon. The goal of carrier screening is to see if the egg source and sperm source are carriers of any of the same diseases and would have a risk to have an affected child. The Horizon carrier screening will look for single-gene diseases and is assessing a totally different risk than the NIPT testing! I always think of genetic testing as optional, but if you want to better understand your risk to have a child with any of the disorders included on the panel, I would definitely be drawn for it! Congratulations!

[@yellowberrypie]

This was helpful, thanks!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Glad it was helpful! Wishing you the best with your pregnancy.

[@sumithrasridhar4207]

How to predict gender mam.Not mentioned nipt test

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

If you don't see information about the X and Y chromosomes on your report then there is a good chance that your doctor didn't order sex chromosome reporting. I would call your doctor's office and the lab that ran the NIPT to ask them.

[@jennifermiller1421]

I had my blood drawn 2 weeks ago for this test. But the website says I can't view results until 2 weeks after their lab recieves my sample and my dr releases the results.. it'll be 2 weeks this Friday. But I recieved a card with a code to scan, but the website has never given the option to scan the code either. So maybe im just not doing something right? Idk im just impatient and frustrated I guess. Lol

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Definitely call your doctor's office and inquire about the results and also call customer support for the lab and ask if the results have been released to your doctor's office. Sometimes all the portals and codes are such a pain. I feel ya.

[@jessemartinez6899]

My wife’s fetal fraction was 3.5 at 13 weeks. Should we be concerned?? Results said low risk.

[@kayatales9366]

Hii mam, i did my nipt and there is y written on the top of the ultrasound what does it mean..pls telle

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

I cannot comment since I am not your provider and cannot see the ultrasound. Please just give your OB/GYN office a call and ask them or send them a message in the patient portal. This should be a quick question for them to answer. As a patient you deserve to know what your medical records mean, so don't feel bad calling.

[@hello7198]

Hi I have a question would really be grateful with your opinion. What NIPT would you recommend for an obese woman that had low fetal fraction with the panorama test at about 10-11 weeks? I heard Verifi by illumina might be an option. Any advice would be great. Thank you.

[@DD-qw8zc]

Just wait till around 20 weeks

[@SRfive2O]

So I got this test yesterday but I’m very concerned. I was reading over the info card they send home with you and it said to “invert” the blood tubes immediately after filling the tube. I didn’t see any inverting happen. I’m super anxious about this ruining the results and I feel I need to call my doc and nicely demand a redo.

[@sonaaraqelyan6499]

Hi. Do you have some updates? Now I am waiting my answer too and wanted to know how accurate was the answer. Thanks in advance

[@SRfive2O]

Sure do : ). I raised a fuss with the clinic and they reached out to the genetic Doc who then called me, yes, called me, and assured me my results would not be ruined. The outreach call me really helped calm my nerves. Fast Forward: my child is 4 months now, beautiful, healthy, and I am so grateful. Hope this helps and congratulations.

[@sonaaraqelyan6499]

Thanks for your answer, I don’t know how will be results of my test, but I am so worried about increased NT thickness which doctors saw during my 12 weeks screening . I visited 4 different specialist and listen 4 different sizes from 2.8 to 4.5. I decided to give panorama instant of amniocentesis but now I am thinking is panorama accurate like amniocentesis. Really don’t know what to do.

[@valavatsal134]

can you please tell in low risk How much chances to baby affected with genetical deases

[@t0ne953]

My girlfriend is receiving no result, how is this possible? They said her dna is strong and cannot see the baby’s dna the next step is they are going to try to single out the baby’s dna. Why is this happening?

[@keerthimagazine2935]

I got low risk in this test , whether it is a normal or abnormal report?

[@durgaarunkumar7656]

I went for nt scan at 13 weeks nt value is 1.5mm bt in blood test risk for trisomy 21 is very high 1:19. Bt my age is only 25 .I gave sample for nipt last monday.its very terrifying . My nt is normal bt blood reports are abnormal . Is there any positive ray of hope for me for my little one . Its my first pregnancy after 2 yrs of marriage life . So much worried about it. I have another gestation sac and it dissolved . May be tats why my blood reports are abnormal showing high hcgb and low pappa values

[@faseelanasim6831]

Hi what was your nipt result?

[@durgaarunkumar7656]

It's normal . My baby is on 18th week now ❤️

[@alexm3279]

My fetal fraction is: 5,4%..does this mean the result isn't as exact like someone who has a fetal fraction of 10%? Is it relevant? Can i trust the thest? Like for example the gender?

[@sabinsharma427]

NIPT result low chance what does mean please?

[@ninavorobeva4927]

Thank you! ❤

[@lavanyavelu4022]

Hi, From India My anomaly scan report showed baby's nasal bone value as 4.4, doctor have suggested me to go for NIPT after a second round of anomaly to revisit the NB value. Should I go for NIPT? is it reliable?

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi Lavanya- absence of the nasal bone or differences in the nasal bone on early ultrasound could be a soft marker of Down syndrome, meaning the risk may be increased above that of a pregnancy with a "normal" nasal bone. Because NIPT poses no risk to you or the baby, it would definitely be worth considering if you would like to try to clarify your risk to have a baby with a chromosome imbalance. If you want a more accurate test than NIPT, I would ask your provider about CVS or amniocentesis- those are the most accurate prenatal tests. I am sorry about this finding and I hope you are hanging in there.

[@lavanyavelu4022]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage Thanks for your response

[@lavanyavelu4022]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage Can you please tell me what are the chances that the NB value increases in next 2 weeks. I have second round of anomaly scan scheduled at my 22nd week.

[@Janveevlog]

@@lavanyavelu4022 am going through same phase absent nasal bone in my scan is evrything fine?how is u r baby now?please let me know very much stressed

[@lavanyavelu4022]

@@Janveevlog My baby had less nasal bone value. Baby is born normal only. Absent nasal bone is a serious one to consider, as its a marker for down syndrome. Your doctor may sugges NIPT or Amniocentesis please take those test and based on the results make your decision. Sometimes doctor will ask to wait till next scan to see if nasal bone becomes visible. I Pray all goes well👍Relax

[@shamiabedin3170]

My fetal fraction is 12.81% what does it mean girl or boy

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hello! Fetal fraction has nothing to do with the sex of the baby. I suggest you request a copy of your results from your provider so you can see if the sex chromosomes were studied on your NIPT.

[@shamiabedin3170]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage I m frm India . Sex determination is prohibited . But I very eager to know

[@enermaxstephens1051]

But if it can't tell if the "fetus is affected or unaffected" then isn't the test pretty worthless? At least for trisomy 21.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

It definitely depends on your perspective. This is why I think all patients should learn how the testing works BEFORE they decide whether or not to do it. Some patients would like the results of this test to give them some foresight and others would not. It's an individual's choice.

[@bangaliwala]

Hi, not sure you'll see this or reply. But we did the nipt test and everything came out low risk except for "monosomy x" it said "no result." My fetal fraction was 11% so I can't retake the test. I have to get amnio done and seek genetic counseling. I've just been so worried and stressed thinking about all the different things it could mean :( it seems very rare get such result and now that I have it I can't help but think of the worst and what this could mean for this pregnancy. Any advice?

[@Katya.s]

Hi Afsana - could you update us on what ended up happening?

[@evitaalvarez3583]

Any update?

[@isiktetik1921]

Can you update us, our results are same

[@bangaliwala]

Hi all, just seeing these comments. We went ahead and did amniocentesis. everything turned out to be normal, & I had a baby boy! Best of luck to you all. It really sucks to have no result/inconclusive findings. 🥺

[@jaytarango7480]

Hi I have a question I did my nipt test at 11 weeks 3 days and it came back that my fetal fraction is 4.4 is that to low? For the weeks I am?

[@kardes2739]

Did you see the doctor? What did he say? What was the result?

[@yv-li5tp]

Thank you 😊

[@ncr4007]

I’m still waiting for my results 4 business days later. How long did it take most people.

[@Noyouhangup]

It’s been 20 days since the day I got my blood drawn, I still haven’t got the results to the panorama test.

[@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248]

The test should be complete by now. To get your results/gather more information I would: 1) Call you OB office and inform them that you need your NIPT results. If they say they don't have them, ask them why and when they. Remind them of the date you had your blood drawn and ask them what lab is being used and what the turn around time is at that lab, 2) Call the customer service line for the lab running your NIPT and ask them if your results are complete, if not, why. Best of luck to you Juilianna.

[@amandaharlan9426]

Help? Test results came back in the section sex of the baby said identical twins sex boy boy the dr said from ultrasound one baby because test said so clear any one have same and found out answers 12 weeks here want to talk to ppl who did the test for why paper work said what it saids p s not for me one of my children test for her baby please any answers possible

[@elizabethspring2208]

Hi! Thanks for your videos. Question: I am doing IVF with PGT-A this spring. Is it necessary to do NIPT if I’ve already done PGT-A and we’ve transferred a normal embryo? I don’t want to know the sex of the baby until delivery.

[@katieleecgctalksgeneticcou6248]

This is a great question and there is not a right or wrong answer. I would definitely recommend discussing with your provider when you get to the point of NIPT (~9 weeks pregnant). NIPT is a lot like PGT-A in that it tests a small sample and is a screening tool that is not 100% accurate. That being said, I find that most patients do proceed with NIPT even after transferring a euploid/normal embryo because there is a chance it could pick up a chromosome imbalance that was missed by PGT-A. In addition, most NIPT labs offer screening for microdeletions (rare syndromes) that are undetectable by PGT-A at this time. If you would like another level of screening for a future pregnancy, NIPT is a non-invasive way to determine whether your pregnancy may be at risk for a chromosome imbalance. If you would want to know that information during pregnancy than it is likely worth considering, but by no means required. I am wishing you the very best and a bountiful IVF cycle this spring!

[@ladybug8114]

Is there any chance they can get the wrong gender I just dont want to buy stuff if they got it wrong

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

There is a very small chance that the sex of the baby could be misdiagnosed with NIPT.

[@gyanchand5547]

Hi, thanks for upload. My wife's NT scan was normal, but her duble marker report shown intermediate risk for T21. We had NIPT at 17th week. is it too late? Thanks in advance from India.👍

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

I am so sorry, I am not familiar with the different NIPT labs/offerings in India. In the US, NIPT at 17 weeks is still very accurate, but not perfect. I would consider talking to your provider about follow-up testing options to investigate further, if you would like a more definitive result.

[@gyanchand5547]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage Our doctor suggested us to have NIPT, so it seems ok. thanks for your valuable comments. 👍

[@janumohammad198]

Hello same iam suffering this problem how is your baby and nipt results how is it

[@gforgyanu]

@@janumohammad198 hi friend. With god's grace We had a healthy baby girl in October month.. and baby is normal and also well active.. Sorry for the late reply..

[@kardes2739]

​@@gforgyanuDid you see the doctor? What did he say? What was the result in the fetal fraction?

[@sravanthialuvala7195]

Hi, my t21 in double marker result is moderate 1:461.Is this range high risk. My gync suggested NIPT test.i am getting tense to awaiting for the results.

[@crazythings70]

My NT scan has increased risk 1:241, Now I have to do NIPT, How was your NIPT test result?

[@reetupal7665]

kya raha apke nipt ka

[@zealoflife3010]

@@crazythings70 is your baby fine

[@awesomethings7515]

@@zealoflife3010 Baby is all fine, NIPT test was fine then we did needle test that was fine too, That double marker test was wrong because of that we had to gone through this. So initially on 11 week NT scan nasal bone was missing, After that never do double marker test, Just go with NIPT if NIPT comes fine all fine. BUT if you do double marker test that is software based system that will show you 90% wrong report and will make your mind upset like us.

[@crazythings70]

@@zealoflife3010 Yes very active

[@supriyadurgad1222]

Hello from India I am 13 weeks pregnant now when I went for NT scan there it shows that my Nuchal translucency is increased up to 3.44mm except this everything else is normal, doctors suggested me to go for NIPT test , I gave blood sample yesterday. M very much tensed and depressed, can I get the low risk pregnancy report from NIPT test

[@janumohammad198]

Same Naku edhe problem anddi nipt results kosam waiting mi baby ela undhi

[@SasiKala-hd6zb]

How is your baby

[@savannahfotino6489]

Hi Katie! I just came across this video as I just had my Panorama NIPT test and my results are in. I have one question - I have a sneaky suspicion I could be having twins. When my report came back however it only indicated one, but I didn't go into the blood draw with confirmation of twins. My fetal fraction was 13.6% at 10w3d which seems a little high, and I'm most certain of my dates. Would the panorama test pick up I'm having twins without my disclosing that prior to the draw? Thank you.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi Savannah! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Have you had an ultrasound yet to see how many babies are in there?!? I spoke with a friend at Natera today who explained that Panorama can sometimes see 3 different profiles in people carrying multiples, indicating that there could be unrecognized multiples or something else going on. If the results didn't look like a singleton pregnancy or there was concern for a problem, it would be reported as "high risk" Be sure to speak with your doctor or give Natera a call to get all your questions answered!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

So what's the verdict? Twins or singleton?!?

[@savannahfotino6489]

It was a singleton! No idea why my fetal fraction seemed to be high. But all is healthy!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

@@savannahfotino6489 Awesome! So glad to hear that the pregnancy is going well! Makes sense- fetal fraction is not a predictor of multiples. I hope you have a great pregnancy.

[@AshleeTheArtist]

she told me you have to click view to view the gender in specific is this true? i want to be suprized

[@cinnaminstixx]

How did you get your results? Did your doctor give them to you? Did you contact Natera directly? Is there a way to see this report WITHOUT seeing the gender?

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Your doctor/clinical team should release them to you directly. Natera will not be able to release them directly to you right away. If you don't want to know the sex, I would just ask my doctor if the results are otherwise normal/low risk. Alternatively, you could ask someone at you OB office to redact the sex or make a photocopy of the results with a post-it over the sex part of the report so you can see the rest of the report. Hoping for great results for you!

[@cinnaminstixx]

@@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage THANKS for advice. I called for a copy, they said I have to fill out paper work for medical release. And yes the gender is up there, so I’ll just get a copy for my records and either have someone else I trust to review it that won’t tell me gender or have them do the idea of blacking it out.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

@@cinnaminstixx Yay! Glad you were able to navigate next steps to get your hands on that report.

[@davinaaponte4526]

I got a text message with a link to view results . I had to set up an account and it will pop up a window that says “view WITH fetal sex results” or “view WITHOUT fetal sex results” I thought getting a text message was odd and I called my doctor to make sure and it is legit.

[@estefaniacontreras1321]

My results say my gestational age is 9 weeks and 5 days but at time of lab draw I was 10 weeks and 5days. Does the test predict your gestational age ? Thank you.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

NIPS does not predict your gestational age. Rather, your doctor/RN fills out your gestational age when they fill out the paper work. It sounds like they made a clerical error.

[@katekearns1651]

What should you know if your FF is higher than “normal”? Google isn’t helping me much and I live in a remote area of Alaska.

[@babyowen7809]

My NT value is 3.9mm.is risk for down syntom ? And what is the maximum rate?

[@lovetolive201]

What was ur outcome plzz reply

[@SasiKala-hd6zb]

How is your baby

[@carencielo8835]

Thank you so so much! I didn’t understand anything it said besides the gender lol I appreciate it!!

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Thanks for watching! Congratulations on your pregnancy!

[@alonaabd1152]

I got NIPT at 10 weeks and quad at 14 weeks. I wonder if something had changed in between week 10 and week 14? (1:168 for DS, 1:68 for Trisomy 18 by quad test. NIPT is low risk (1:10,000) My doctor says NIPT is much more accurate. However, the quad test was done later. Is it a good idea to do one more NIPT? My 20 week’s anatomy ultrasound showed everything is WNL.

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am so happy to hear about your low-risk NIPT results and normal 20-week U/S. If I were in your shoes I would be feeling very reassured despite the quad screen results. It is exceedingly unlikely that a patient with a low risk NIPT and normal 20 week scan would have a baby affected with trisomy 18 or trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). NIPT is a more accurate test than the quad and has a much lower rate of false positives than the quad. If your baby had a chromosome syndrome it will have been there since conception. It is not the case that trisomy 18 or Down syndrome would develop btwn 10 weeks-14 weeks. Quad screen has to be done later because of the fact that it is measuring hormones in the blood and their patterns are most predictable at certain times in pregnancy. NIPT is measuring fetal DNA, which is why it can be done anytime after 9.5 weeks. If a patient wanted further reassurance, they may consider an amniocentesis which is the most accurate test you can have at this point with 99.5% accuracy for picking up chromosome syndromes. Babies with trisomy 21 and trisomy 18 typically have birth defects noted on the 20 week U/S and/or positive NIPT results. I would encourage you to talk with your doctor and genetic counselor about your concerns. But if it were me I would not be repeating NIPT. If I were very anxious and wanted the most certainty I might consider an amnio.

[@alonaabd1152]

Thank you so much for your answer! My OBGYN told me I don’t need a genetic counseling, so I decided not argue…

[@haileyweess7838]

The people didn’t give me a number from the box or anything to get into this app to check but I did ask in person what I was having and the office lady said boy but on my app I have that is a different app from the hospital from where I had a ultrasound to make sure my baby has all its bones and body parts it says female so I am very confused

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Hi Hailey- I would definitely call your OB/GYN and say that you are inquiring about the sex of the baby. Ask them to explain to you what the reason is that you were told different information on the ultrasound compared to the NIPT test.

[@LetsReadAndTell]

That’s what I got with my daughter inconclusive results about six years ago I never knew what it meant 😅

[@afghanistandreamer2426]

NIPT does show the gender of baby???

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

Yes, NIPT results typically show the sex of the baby. You can always ask that your provider not share that part of the results with you if you prefer to keep it a surprise. They get that request all the time.

[@THE_LAVENDER_SQUAD]

How much cost ?

[@gracefoodie6178]

It depends on your insurance. However, for both Panorama NIPT and Horizon carrier screening tests, it’s about $350. This is for Naters company quote I received. But they also offer lower rate if you are certain number pf household with less than certain amount of annual income, they offer less payment opportunities.

[@THE_LAVENDER_SQUAD]

@@gracefoodie6178 without insurance

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

@@THE_LAVENDER_SQUAD I paid $350 for cash price for Panorama. This was cheaper than going through my *shitty* insurance.

[@ceciliniwayobasaiawmoit8993]

What does 20.85 fetal fraction means??

[@rozelfrancisco6007]

hi how about the blood test for down syndrome mine 1.1000? is that possible?please tell me.

[@rozelfrancisco6007]

my nuchal is 2.6nt and my ratio is 1.10001?

[@graceofgod2693]

How's your baby mam

[@krishnauttamkrishna8958]

How is your baby now

[@katieleecgctalksmiscarriage]

She is 19 months and a dream!