non-invasive prenatal test - basic (nipt - basic)
PregnancyBlood sampleResults 7-10 daysNo fasting
Non-invasive Prenatal Test - Basic (NIPT - Basic)
The NIPT - Basic is a safe maternal blood test that screens your baby for the most common chromosomal conditions. It offers early, reassuring insight without any risk to your pregnancy.
Sample
Blood
Results
7-10 days
Fasting
Not required
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Cell-free fetal DNA (chromosomal aneuploidies)
Next-generation sequencing · maternal blood
Risk classification (low/high)
When to get this test
Screening for common conditions
Screens for the most common chromosomal differences, including Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).
Safe and non-invasive
A good alternative to invasive testing, as it only needs a blood sample and carries no risk to your baby.
Early reassurance
For expecting mothers who want accurate, early information about their baby's health.
How to prepare
01
No special preparation needed.
02
Best done from around 10 weeks of pregnancy onward.
Common questions
When can I take this test?
NIPT is usually done from about 10 weeks of pregnancy, once there is enough fetal DNA in your blood for an accurate result.
Is it safe for my baby?
Yes. It only requires a small blood sample from your arm, so there is no risk to your baby.
How accurate is it?
NIPT is a highly accurate screening test for common chromosomal conditions, though it remains a screen rather than a diagnosis.