In the case which a ‘high risk’ result is indicated, an invasive procedure such as amniocentesis is recommended. i had harmony done 2 yrs ago with my son and had results within the week. I waited 7 days to be told again not enough DNA. They are both NIPT tests, Thanks ladies. I’m 11 weeks along now. UK MNer with a school aged child? We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Results may take up to 14 days to be available. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I took I the harmony test at 11 weeks 2 days. This is our first baby so we had some anxiety. Harmony is more expensive than NIFTY. reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I did the Panorama test which is similar to Harmony and cheaper. I had my blood drawn last Wednesday for the Natera panorama and Harmony genetic tests. Yet this didn't put my mind at ease as I know it's not as accurate but I really wanted to avoid an amnio. Claritate in timp util. lol  I went with Harmony so I have more information and details on that. 5 working days later I was told there was no result due to low fetal fraction DNA (3.5%) with no explanation as to why this could be only that it wasn't common as only 2% of people get no result. Panorama is done after 9 weeks and it tests sequencing DNA. Only Panorama can distinguish between fetal and maternal DNA in the mother’s blood to give you and your patient vital information about the fetus. Women should go to their doctors early to avoid missing this window for first trimester screening, Prof Tan said. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. Twins – Twins pregnancies including IVF are eligible for Harmony (Trisomy 21,18,13) with or without Fetal Sex Option. It is a common cause of preterm birth and intrauterine growth retardation. I know Panorama is supposed to be accurate, but so is the Harmony test. 3 With traditional first-trimester screening, 1 in every 20 results for trisomy 21 is a false positive, 2 which can lead … During pregnancy some of the baby's DNA passes into the mother's blood stream. This time I did the Panorama and was told boy, but I am holding off on making a big announcement until after the u/s, though we did do a reveal for family. Doctors, attending an international medical conference in Singapore on Sunday, however caution that results from the new test must be interpreted with caution. Not a huge difference. I have two boys and a girl, the girl being my most recent who is 20 months old. As the first poster said, Harmony and Panorama (and Nifty) are all NIPT tests, difference between them is cost, the amount of genetic syndromes they test for, and which one is available in your province/clinic. During this time I got a low risk result (1 in 6000) from the combined test. 198402868E. Yet I'm in the unlucky 2% so I'm sure you and others reading this will be fine but from my experience I wish I had never taken the Harmony test and only the Iona as I would of avoided a lot of stress and upset and have no lingering doubt throughout the rest of my pregnancy. Everything was low risk. I think I asked my midwife twice bc I feel like I only have a half functioning prego brain at times. It is done through LifeLabs. NIPT detects Down Syndrome about 99.5 per cent of the time, but only one in five cases which test positive actually turn out to be real cases, noted adjunct professor George Yeo, chief of obstetrics and gynaecology at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH). 1997-2020 All rights reserved. A new non-invasive test to screen foetuses for Down Syndrome is now available in Singapore. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. latest stats say 13.8% of mothers with no result go on to have babies with chromosome abnormalities so that's in the back of my mind however the combined test and Iona /Safe test gave a low risk result so I'm trying to focus on that. I’ve slowly been getting past the constant anxiety of miscarrying... Find advice, support, and good company (and some stuff just for fun). As a result, a maternal blood sample containing a mixture of fetal and maternal circulating DNA may be used for NIPT. So far, 43 women have taken the NIPT in KKH and SGH. Luckily they still had my blood sample from the combined test. The Panorama cffDNA test can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy, two weeks earlier than the NHS 12-14 week screening. I have read stories where it's been incorrect but with both tests being pretty the same it's strange I got two different results. Aug 25, 2014 #6 There are so many tests out there! Your Guide to the First Trimester of Pregnancy, Your Guide to the Second Trimester of Pregnancy. i had panorama done last week for my twins and have yet to hear anything and it is starting to get... NIPT testing, anxiety while awaiting results. I was in tears. Slightly different methology but does essentially the same thing. All the waiting and stress and upset in between test results was painful. The test identifies more than 99% of fetuses with trisomy 21, more than 96% of fetuses with trisomy 18, and more than 93% of fetuses with trisomy 13. Because nipt is more expensive.. or are they the same. Panorama Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) Panorama is a blood-based genetic, prenatal screening test of the pregnant mom that screens for common chromosomal conditions that affect a baby’s health. Panorama can determine the sex of your baby and brings no risk to your baby. IVF – No restriction on pregnancies involving egg donor. "NIPT is a good first level test, but mothers should not be making decisions based on that information alone. Doctors just need to test a sample of the mother's blood for signs of Down Syndrome in the foetus. Week 13 - Oscar test Cost is around S$320, this is a blood test and sent to a Singapore lab. I'm saying I think this is a boy type baby. It said boy,  definitely still a boy at 34 weeks. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Panorama can be done a week earlier, and tests for a few more things including DiGeroge syndrome. Just so you know, What to Expect may make commissions on shopping links on this page. These are non-invasive prenatal tests done as early as 9 weeks. Meet other parents of November 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. When my fiance asked if they are ever wrong my OB office said they see wrong results only when there is some chromosomal abnormality. Harmony is done at 10 weeks and Paranoma is at 9 I think. M. mamaN New Member. Do they have an explanation? Why did you do both? As early as 10 weeks, the Harmony Prenatal Test screens for the risk of Trisomy 21, 18 and 13. I will have to wait until my 16 week ultra sound. Harmony is just the brand/company name I believe. To think you shouldn’t leave notes on cars when you don’t know the full story!? Panorama Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) Panorama is a blood-based genetic, prenatal screening test of the pregnant mom that screens for common chromosomal conditions that affect a baby’s health. Panorama uses unique SNP*-based technology to deliver the most accurate NIPT on the market. The test identifies more than 99% of fetuses with trisomy 21, which causes Down Syndrome. I agree with pp and would guess it's a boy. Based just on your age, you have around a 1-in-1,400 chance of having a child with Down syndrome. It can only be done in the 11th to 13th week of pregnancy. Low Risk:  means that it is very unlikely your pregnancy is affected by trisomy 21, 18 or 13. My Harmony test said girl and we just had our anatomy scan -- very clearly a boy. Some blood labs do Panorama and some Harmony. Book an appointment for blood collection at any LifeLabs/BC Biomedical location in BC by calling 1-844-363-4357. Complete the LifeLabs Patient Consent Form. How did you decide between Panorama, Harmony or SAFE NIPT tests? Any advice or experiences would be really helpful, thanks in advance. This about 5 per cent of all pregnant mothers. This DNA can be examined through a simple blood test. Anyway, I read from other forums that KKH is holding a talk for the public about NIPT. I had the Harmony done and was told girl, but I still haven't had my ultrasound so I have to believe its true for now. He told me they are more accurate than ultrasound. I took I the harmony test at 11 weeks 2 days. Having said this I've friends who got a result first time with Harmony. Fill out the form and our team will be in touch with you promptly. Panorama can determine the sex of your baby and brings no risk to your baby. From reading other people's results, I think the abnormality thing is less likely to happen, and the tests are just wrong. Un test mai exact. They now do the lab work in Toronto...whereas they used to send it to the states before. As the first poster said, Harmony and Panorama (and Nifty) are all NIPT tests, difference between them is cost, the amount of genetic syndromes they test for, and which one is available in your province/clinic.

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