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
Dr Mark Pertile
Phone (03) 8341 6258 (Lab)
Screening Programs Genetic Counsellors
Phone (03) 9936 6402
Specimen Requirements
Cell free DNA BCT (Streck) tube: 1 x 9 ml tube (7 ml minimum).
Notes
Blood MUST be collected into Cell Free DNA BCT (Streck) tubes at an approved collection centre.