Kendra Schaa, a board-certified genetic counselor who specializes in prenatal care, explains a “no result” or “non-reportable” non-invasive prenatal test (“NIPT”) result. This episode will review factors that may have caused this test result (including low fetal fraction) and testing options to learn more about the health of your pregnancy. To schedule a 1-on-1 virtual genetic counseling appointment with Kendra, visit app.profi.io/book/allaylife.
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Disclaimer:
This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services. The use of this information and the materials linked to this video is at the user's own risk. The content in this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Knowledge about genetics is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date.
00:00 - Intro
1:15 - Causes of non-reportable NIPT result
1:53 - Causes of low fetal fraction
3:13 - What are your options after receiving a non-reportable NIPT result?
3:49 - What is diagnostic testing?
4:05 - Learn about Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis
4:46 - Risks to pregnancy with CVS and amniocentesis
5:12 - What if you do not desire CVS or amniocentesis?
5:45 - Find a genetic counselor near you
5:53 - Closing
Thank you for watching. For more information check out the links below:
To find a genetic counselor near you in the United States and in Canada, visit findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/
For support resources and to learn more about Allay Life, visit www.allay-life.com.
With love and light, see you next time.
References:
In regard to the fetal fraction in naturally conceived pregnancies versus pregnancies conceived by IVF, the following research was referenced:
Lee TJ, Rolnik DL, Menezes MA, McLennan AC, da Silva Costa F. Cell-free fetal DNA testing in singleton IVF conceptions. Hum Reprod. 2018 Apr 1;33(4):572-578.
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