As of April 1 2017, it is possible to choose for NIPT instead of the combined test. Both are screening tests for Downs Syndrome, Edwards and Patau, these are chromosomal abnormalities. The test can be done from 11 weeks of pregnancy, and is composed of a blood test. The results follow within 10 days.
The test does not provide a 100% certainty, it is a screening test. If there is no indication of the presence of Down, Edwards and Patau’s Syndrome, this is 99.9% sure. If there is an indication for one of these abnormalities this is true in Down syndrome in 75% of cases, with Edward’s syndrome in 24% of cases and Patausyndroom in 23% of cases.
NIPT is like the combined test NOT covered by insurance. The test costs € 175, -. These costs must be paid by IDEAL and proof of payment must be printed and taken to the laboratory where the bloodtest takes place. As of April 1 you will find more information on meerovernipt.nl where those laboratories will be located.
For more information about prenatal screening please visit onderzoekvanmijnongeborenkind.nl or ask us during your consult.
NIPT can only be done if you have a social security number(BSN). For people without a social security number or with a foreign insurance the only prenatal screening is by doing the combined test. This is because NIPT is offered in a clinical trial.
