Percept™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Test
Overview
percept™ is a non-invasive prenatal screening test (NIPT) that analyses cell-free fetal DNA from the placenta . This test can identify pregnancies at increased chance of having a chromosome condition such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), Patau syndrome (trisomy 13) and sex chromosome conditions like Turner and Klinefelter syndrome. Because NIPT is performed on a simple maternal blood sample, there is no risk to the developing baby.
Category
Cost
Australia $449
New Zealand AUD$449
Reporting time
3-5 working days from sample receipt in laboratory.
Contacts
Phone: 1300 11 8247
Email: [email protected]
Screening Programs Genetic Counsellors:
Phone (03) 9936 6402
Specimen Requirements
Cell free DNA BCT (Streck) tube: 1 x 9 ml tube (7 ml minimum).
Gestation at collection must be at least 10 + 0 weeks.
Notes
Blood MUST be collected into Cell Free DNA BCT (Streck) tubes at an approved collection centre.