What is non-invasive prenatal testing?

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Non-invasive prenatal testing is a blood test that isolates fetal genetic material to screen for evidence of aneuploidy (abnormal chromosomes). Non-invasive fetal testing is done through a blood draw taken from the pregnant woman.

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Prior To Conception

Before planning to have a baby, visit your doctor to check for risk factors that may cause complications with our pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins should be taken before you start trying to get pregnant so that your body is ready to support another life. Some medical and dental procedures cannot be done while pregnant so you can discuss with your doctor what steps need to be taken to address those issues before becoming pregnant.

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