Service
Prenatal Genetic Testing
Blood tests and other screenings during pregnancy that check for chromosome conditions such as Down syndrome.
Also called: nipt, cell-free dna test, genetic screening in pregnancy, amniocentesis, cvs, prenatal screening
Who Can Help with Prenatal Genetic Testing?
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
- Genetic Counselors
A specialist who helps patients understand their risk of inherited conditions and what genetic test results mean.
- OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
- Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
Where Practices List Prenatal Genetic Testing
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Omaha, NE (17)
- New York, NY (5)
Related
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Defects
- Carrier Screening
- Cervical Cerclage
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- C-Section
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fetal Echocardiogram
- Fetal Growth Problems
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk
- Gestational Diabetes
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about prenatal genetic testing and what is right for you.