NIPT - Illumiscreen testing vs Percept
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Topic: NIPT - Illumiscreen testing vs Percept
Posted By: andykim01224010
Subject: NIPT - Illumiscreen testing vs Percept
Date Posted: 29 October 2017 at 10:13am
Hi
Does anyone have any observations or recent experiences with NIPT testing in Wellington, specifically with either the Illumiscreen or Percept test? (Harmony doesn't seem to be offered here - perhaps being superseded due to technical advances?)
The advantage to Illumiscreen is that the blood samples are processed in Auckland, and therefore don't have to be shipped internationally. They also claim to have lower test failure rates. The disadvantage (as we see it) is the low "visibility", and lack of information available around its use locally in Wellington. Staff in two major blood testing collection centres in Wellington who act as agents for the test either knew nothing about the procedure, or had to look it up. I know that these are just the blood collection facilities, but it seems clear that its not something that they are used to doing much.
As for the Percept test, the one practitioner we have found who offers this in Wellington is away for the time when we are supposed to be having it. The blood also has to be sent to Australia for testing. We have to think about whether its worth trying to find someone else who can offer this, if we are too nervous to use Illumiscreen.
Thanks for any comments!
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Posted By: aha
Date Posted: 15 November 2017 at 7:56am
Hi, sorry I have no further information for you as I'm in the same boat - wondering whether the $500+ is worth it for something so new and seemingly 'unproven' at least in terms of real use.
I'm against the older tests as they are either too invasive or have a high margin of error, so the Illumi test looks like a good option, but there's not much information about it and it's expensive.
I'm an older Mum at 39 (no 3 is due July 2018) and would also appreciate any feedback regarding this test.
Thanks :)
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Posted By: aha
Date Posted: 15 November 2017 at 8:11am
Just read this post on Huggies site - similar sort of test. Off-putting!
https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/4-pregnancy-birth/41-your-pregnancy/2731819-anyone-had-a-false-positive-verify-genetic-test" rel="nofollow - https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/4-pregnancy-birth/41-your-pregnancy/2731819-anyone-had-a-false-positive-verify-genetic-test
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