When compared to conventional screening tests, NIPT ( non-invasive prenatal screening test) has proven to be more effective, accurate and a safer way to detect common chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome . NIPT can be conducted as early as 9 th week of pregnancy, helping parents make informed decisions. A nationwide study across 10 hospitals has found that NIPT is much more effective, accurate and safe for detecting chromosomal abnormalities in the unborn baby, compared to conventional biochemical tests such as the double marker (first trimester) and quadruple marker tests (second trimester), as well as ultrasound studies.
The study, initiated by genomics-driven research and diagnostics firm, had Director of the Institute of Medical Genetics and Genomics as the principal investigator. The study, published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India , showed that a…
