I have my anatomy scan on Wednesday but Im just so terrified they will give me bad news. This is called the fetal fraction. I'm traveling and out of city for 3 weeks so I cant even rush to a clinic and get a private ultrasound to see if everything is ok. Would I consider diagnostic tests like amniocentesis or CVS? I know no words ever make it any justice but very sorry to hear that. Most health insurances cover most (if not all) of the cost. Hi! Any of you ladies have an update? A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. NIPT cant screen for all chromosomal or genetic conditions. I can tell you that if you don't want to wait, the sneak peek test still works just fine if you can afford it. Maybe call the clinic directly for feedback on how that particular radiologist writes reports. endstream endobj 70 0 obj <>/Metadata 17 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 67 0 R/StructTreeRoot 23 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 71 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 72 0 obj <>stream NIPT is about 99% accurate in detecting Down syndrome. Its important to talk to your healthcare provider about what your NIPT is screening for. . We had two inconclusive NIPT tests (from two different testing companies). She said it worked for almost all her patients. They didnt find anything wrong. How do health care providers diagnose birth defects? I did IVF and my embryo was a normal embryo through pgt so that gives me hope. : I've had the draw twice and thencutoff for weight to be an issue is 250 and I'm 170 so they say that's not the issue :(. The main purpose of NIPT is to screen for major chromosome conditions (Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13). I had a redraw last week and waiting for that to come back. My doctor told me to test then and acted as if that wasnt too early. Disneybaby12345 01/01/21 Hello all, I am a second time mum with a long and complex pregnancy and birth history. The quad screening and 12 week ultrasound are more likely to actually work and give back results. Maybe that is the the reason. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has become popular with many physicians in screening pregnant patients. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. your experiences with being fat an needing IVF/ICSI? Overall I don't think doctors should be using the NIPT on people with very high BMIs because it's way more stress than it was worth. Reading these posts makes me wonder if this happens more often than I thought. Yes, NIPT can predict the sex of the fetus. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), sometimes called noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS), is a method of determining the risk that the fetus will be born with certain genetic abnormalities. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. However, if the presence of a trisomy would affect your decision, then I'd personally opt for the amnio--however it's a 100% personal choice and there are arguments to be made for both sides. Your healthcare provider can best guide you in these situations. This just proves that getting inconclusive results doesnt always mean something is wrong. It is super frustrating, and I think honestly more frustrating that docs continue to recommend these tests when it seems like everyone I know with a high BMI had this issue. Im so so sorry to hear about your loss. I found out the gender at 16 weeks and BMI was 42 x. Most labs give separate results for each condition theyre screening for. Check with your insurance provider before testing to be sure. The NIPT test is also called cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening or noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS). Your provider obtains a blood sample through a vein in your arm. I waited 13 days for my Harmony test results and the nurse finally called me back today to tell me my test was inconclusive! Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. 0 I can send you in the right direction. We had anatomy scan this week and everything seems okay. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). It doesnt diagnose a condition. This test can be done beginning at 10 weeks of pregnancy. Australian post natal pack provided to all new parents. They kinda downplayed it saying it happens a lot, but it still stresses me out a little. When cells break down, tiny DNA fragments are released into your bloodstream. Which means your placenta isnt functioning properly? First test, done at 12 weeks, took 2 weeks for them to get back to me and say was inconclusive, so I had a redraw a week and a half ago at 14 weeks. I think it can be too early when you tested and hopefully that's your case! Mine came back inconclusive also. Are you taking aspirin? I've had he NIPT test twice now and had it come back for low fetal DNA. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Im so so very sorry. This limbo state is the worst. But I honestly wished I wouldnt have had the test as it causes unnecessary anxiety. Now it is considered high risk and listed a 1/17 chance of a chromosome issue. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. It's not like my weight was a surprise to them. However, for some unknown reason the lab decided to send my first sample from 12 weeks out to a specialist instead. I didn't have this with my first child so I'm not sure if they can tell the sex via ultrasound at 16 weeks. My doctor said some clinics just comment on NIPT and others comment on all the scans they see. I wouldnt have survived with out those ladies. Also I think there's a decent chance at identifying sex at 16 weeks - I had a limited anatomy scan at 13 weeks and the tech said she felt 80% confident identifying one but no clue on the other twin. How far along were you when you took each one? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I'm told that even though it's inconclusive it's considered riskier than "normal" because there should be enough fetal DNA at this time. Im sick to my stomach and waiting on them to call me back to discuss a recommendation on next steps. The CVS came back perfect - no abnormalities. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. praying for you and your son or daughter to receive good results! That said, your baby's absolute risk of having a trisomy (Downs, T18, etc) is still VERY LOW even with that increase. For example, you may get a positive or high-risk result for trisomy 13 but a negative or low-risk result for Down syndrome. My next appt is my anatomy scan and it isnt until Nov 30! Wish we did like other pregnancies and skipped the testing! Low Fetal Fraction. Had to redraw today and start the waiting process all over. , I agree with PP. It doesn't mean anything else (good or bad). BabyCenter may earn a commission from shopping links. Ultimately, we learned we were having a baby girl who did not test positive for trisomy but have still been advised to do an amniocentesis procedure at 16 weeks for ultimate peace of mind. I was super annoyed, but Im taking her word and hoping all is fine. I did an amnio today. We offer women's health services, obstetrics and gynecology throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. %%EOF The stresfull part is that they suggest that low fetal fraction can be liked to trosimies.. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. NIPT testing is optional. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I wanted to wait a few weeks so the baby would be bigger and I would have a better chance of getting a result. We had issues with our genetic testing as well and I too was super worried! You may have questions about what your results mean or if you should even have the NIPT test. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. HW[o[~G~ mHc}pHV"=. april731 5 yr. ago That's very reassuring. I have a long time to wait. Its important to note that it takes about 10 weeks for enough fetal DNA to circulate in your blood. Nothing! Whether patients are referred to us or already have a Cleveland Clinic ob/gyn, we work closely with them to offer treatment recommendations and follow-up care to help you receive the best outcome. Anyone else go through this and get good results? This test can also provide information about the sex of the fetus. I wish you well mama! When I called for test results over a week later, they said they had needed to test the second tube as the first had failed. The accuracy of the test varies by the condition that its checking for. Hi all, just an update. Eleniada 29/03/21 Has anyone had NIPT come back inconclusive twice??? I am so confused and stressed. Yes please do let me know what helped you. Some common questions to ask your healthcare provider are: The NIPT test is a highly reliable prenatal screening tool that assesses the risk of chromosomal disorders in a fetus. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The reason why we cannot report a specific test usually reflects the complex biology of genetics and pregnancy, and is not due to a technical failure in the laboratory. Other factors like being pregnant with multiples, being a surrogate or having obesity can affect NIPT results. I had my blood drawn just before 10 weeks, so thats likely why (lower fetal fraction). also people mentioned placenta issues above! it seems to be more common than we think. So bizarre this happens. Youre little one made it this far, hopefully your little one is strong! We had two failed harmony results, both came back inconclusive because of low dna fraction. I was 11 weeks and 12.5 weeks for mine. %PDF-1.6 % You will likely be able to find out the sex at an ultrasound at 16 or 20 weeks just fine. , I am 27, 5' 3" and usually 150lbd to 155lbs maybe its a weight thing, idk hoping good news when the doctors calls, I think I will opt out of noninvasive too. As far as 16 weeks ultrasound, sex was pretty obvious on mine . I am assuming they will suggest more invasive testing? Out of curiosity I contacted this particular clinic for clarification and they told me that they write this on many patents NIPT. Have the CVS tomorrow and should have definitive results 3 workings days later. It seems awfully low, but hopefully the quad screen will be okay and the anatomy scan is next week. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I had the first done at 13w and second done at 16w. What was the outcome? A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Im now worried something could be wrong with my baby. I think if the scan/bloods come back clear then I wont do a third one (just more worry/waiting) but if there is anything not good I will have to decide to either do a third NIPT or more invasive procedures (which I would really want to avoid!). thank you - apparently triploidy is not linked to maternal age - Im 29 and it could have happened to an 18 year old or a 40 year old mother. Reasons behind an inconclusive prenatal paternity test. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I've had he NIPT test twice now and had it come back for low fetal DNA. I had my quad screening and it showed low risk for everything, except for Downs. Cleveland Clinics Ob/Gyn & Womens Health Institute is committed to providing world-class care for women of all ages. Unlike most DNA, which is found inside a cell's . Has anyone experienced this? Coming to a Cleveland Clinic location?Cole Eye entrance closingVisitation, mask requirements and COVID-19 information. All rights reserved. I'm so sorry your going through this stressful situation , Got the quad back! So after 9 weeks of genetic testing and no results we were finally able to get results and everything has turned out ok and we are having a baby boy! Which is less than it would normally be for my age. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I'm pretty sure its because I'm overweight lolmanyjow dehydration sounds like a good idea although the first day I went I had puked all morning Anyhow am skipping it now and will just wait till my next appointment which is on the 20th and hopefully we will find out the gender. Could it be a false positive? This is a red flag for chromosomal Natera NIPT 2nd Try Results. Ive heard where some people have a hard time getting results depending on their weight.. I hate the thought of ending your babys life especially if the doctors have it wrong. I had the test done again about 2 weeks later and just got results today. They didn't even bother to retest mine when the first try came back inconclusive because they assumed it wouldn't work since I'm obese. I have read this is an issue for plus size women and the other factor is age. NIPT (Harmony test) inconclusive twice. Also at 13w3days I had my. This pregnancy has been so stressful so far 0 I will likely decline invasive testing like amniocentesis. Good luck!! Getting a noninvasive pregnancy screening or other prenatal genetic test is up to you. Thank you! It does have a lower accuracy rate (around 80%) than NIPT but for me was accurate. Talk to your healthcare provider or a genetic counselor about your concerns. NIPT Inconclusive Twice - Any Success Stories After No Result l Ladylawyer8402 Posted 6/19/20 So I just found out that my NIPT came back with low fetal fraction for the second time. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Its done by taking a sample of your blood, which also contains fragments of DNA from the fetus. Your DNA is inside all of your cells. Praise post for amazing husbands and good in-laws. I had an inconclusive harmony test at 10 weeks exactly, I wasn't too worried as it was really early, I was on blood thinners, and a higher bmi of 30, all of which can lead to an inconclusive result. Really sending you love and support. In this case, you can repeat the NIPT test and hope for a result the second time. In Latvia we have to do first trimester screening where they mesure NT and check Papp-a & HCgb levels. I was 164 pre pregnancy and 184 now. Screening for sex chromosomes can help predict the sex of the fetus and can also screen for differences in the usual number of sex chromosomes. Myriad is able to magnify the fetal fraction found in your blood.. My doctor didnt seem too concerned, as apparently they come back inconclusive all the time. I feel like Im holding myself together for now but that I can brake at any point so very wary of how I will deal with a second loss in a row :(. NIPT is a screening test and, therefore, isnt perfect. Were you referring to the harmony test? Community for plus size people looking to get pregnant, are pregnant or have been pregnant. During this test, your provider takes a sample of your blood to look for abnormalities in the fetuss DNA. - May 2020 Babies | Forums | What to Expect Community > Birth Month May 2020 Babies 97K Discussions 192K Members The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Noninvasive prenatal testing helps determine the fetuss chances of being born with certain chromosomal disorders. This testing analyzes small fragments of DNA that are circulating in a pregnant woman's blood. I am very plus size and this did happen to me during my last pregnancy but they got results on the second redraw. Noninvasive pregnancy screening tests are a personal choice. I agree with PP. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Inconclusive NIPT twice! Are you tall? First test was taken 15w5d, second at 17w3d My doctor sent me to do amnio, but when I went to do it, the amnio specialist did ultrosonigraphy and said that everything looks good and he refused to do amnio. Yes, mine came back inconclusive as well. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. When I went back for a second blood draw, they took two tubes of blood. Both said due to low fetal DNA at 2.6% and 2.7% respectively. Inconclusive NIPT twice? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Not all NIPT panels evaluate for the same conditions. Well this clinic doesnt ask people to come back. 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