PrenaTest® – Your advantage
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starting from 129 Euro
Determination of trisomies and other chromosomal disorders with high test accuracy – safe for your child
- Many years of experience – First NIPT in Europe launched in 2012
- Since 2012: laboratory analysis in Constance, Germany
- Fast & safe test with high accuracy, harmless to the unborn child
- Comprehensive – determination of trisomies and many other chromosomal disorders in the genetic material of the unborn child
- Inexpensive & often reimbursed by health insurers
- Experienced, comprehensive scientific support – quick answers, prompt delivery
- NIPT Pioneer – first NIPT on the European market
- Since 2012 – laboratory analysis in Constance, Germany
- Long-term collaborative partnership with the medical profession
- NIPT innovations – first qPCR-based NIPT worldwide with CE marking
- German company with a high level of awareness
- Most affordable trisomy 21 test
What can the PrenaTest® detect
The PrenaTest® determines with a high degree of accuracy whether one of the examined chromosomal disorders is present in your unborn child or not. The test method is based on a simple blood sample from you and is safe for your child
The PrenaTest® can be carried out from the completed 9th week of pregnancy (week 9 + 0 p.m., post menstruationem), even after fertility treatment or egg donation. If desired, you can also learn whether you are expecting a girl or a boy. In Germany, in accordance with statutory provisions, your doctor will tell you the sex of your child starting from the twelfth week of pregnancy post-conception. National regulations in other countries may vary.
„200.000 PrenaTest® analysed in Constance, Germany“
Examination of your child´s entire genetic material
Depending on the individual medical question the PrenaTest® can only examine chromosome 21 (test option 1) up to all fetal chromosomes, i.e. the entire genetic materia of your unborn child (test option 3 Plus). Discuss with your doctor which test spectrum makes sense for your individually and what effects possible chromosome disorders can have on your unborn child.
Comparison of examination methods
The test accuracy of the PrenaTest® is higher than that of conventional ultrasound examinations. In comparison to the amniotic fluid examination, which is the most meaningful of all common prenatal examination methods, the PrenaTest® has no risk of miscarriage.
| PrenaTest® | Ultrasound | Amniocentesis |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | ||
| ++ | + | ++ |
| Accuracy in % | ||
| > 99% | > 95% | > 99% |
| Risk of miscarriage | ||
| 0% | 0% | 0,2 – 1% |
| Possible additional results | ||
| ++ | 0 | + |
„Since 2012: Europe´s first NIPT analyzed in Constance, Germany“
The costs of the PrenaTest®
Talk to your doctor about which of the following test option is advisable for you in your personal situation. In connection with the test, your doctor will provide medical services such as genetic counseling and blood sampling. Please inquire in advance with your doctor about the total costs incurred.
PrenaTest® options
* Additional option only for singleton pregnancy; additional charge. This examination ist particularly useful in cases of abnormalities on ultrasound, for example during organ screening, which may correlate with a DiGeorge or velo-cardio-facial syndrome.
Possible cost coverage by health insurance funds
Many health insurance funds in Germany have already reimbursed the costs for the PrenaTest® based on individual situations. We provide you with some useful instructions and templates that can help you to get the costs reimbursed.
„NIPT and health insurance approval – Eurofins LifeCodexx is in close contact with German health policy“
Test procedure
The PrenaTest® is carried out in Germany in accordance with the strict German and European quality and data protection standards.
PrenaTest® Blood collection set
Doctor receives the blood collection sets and information material on request within two business days
Genetic conseling and blood draw
Genetic information and advice is given by the doctor in accordance with the German Genetic Diagnostics Act (GenDG). National regulations in other countries may vary. Blood is taken from the arm vein after written approval for the genetic examination.
Collection and dispatch by a courier
The blood sample is collected from the practice on the same day and arrives in the laboratory on the next business day (Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays).
Laboratory analysis
The PrenaTest® is carried out after receipt of the blood sample in the laboratory and successful quality control, usually within 2 to 6 business days (Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays).
Test result
The test result will be sent to the responsible doctor by fax and post. He/she explains the result and discusses the next steps with the patient.
Would you like to speak to your doctor about the PrenaTest®?
An important decision! So that you can think of everything
- write down your open questions beforehand,
- write down your doctor’s answers,
- dare to ask if you do not understand something.
- discuss the possibility of your health insurance covering the costs.