Amniocentesis: this procedure is done early in the pregnancy (first/ second trimester) where our doctors, with the guide of an ultrasound image will extract amniotic fluid from the mother’s womb. After a DNA analysis is done, our doctors will be able to determine if the child has any abnormality.
Chorionic Villus Sampling: this procedure is done early in the pregnancy (first/ second trimester) which involves our doctors collecting placental tissues from the mother’s womb with the aid of an ultrasound image. After a DNA analysis is done, our doctors will be able to determine if the child has any abnormality.
NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing): This prenatal test is done by simply taking a small amount of blood (only 10mls) from the mother’s peripheral blood to check for any chromosomal defects or abnormalities and also for checking the gender of the baby. There is no risk to both you and your precious baby as the procedure is non-invasive.
1st trimester Double marker for Aneuploidies – BhCG & PAPP-A.
1st trimester Triad for Aneuploidies, Preeclampsia and Neural Tube defects.
2nd trimester Quadruple test
Prenatal Karyotyping: this test examines the parents chromosomes in detail to check for any abnormal chromosomes. They are often carried out during pregnancy to detect issues with the unborn child.
Thalassemia Screening: this test allows to check the baby's thalassemia condition while in the womb.