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PRENATALDIAGNOSTICS
Prenatal diagnostics includes various examinations during pregnancy that are used to assess the development and health of your unborn child at an early stage.
These include organ ultrasound (fine diagnostics), non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) and special genetic tests. Many of these procedures offer additional certainty - especially in the case of risk factors or abnormal initial findings.
In a personal consultation, we will clarify together which tests are appropriate for your individual situation.
NIPT or NIFTY TM
from 10+1 to 22nd week of gestation
The test analyzes cell-free fetal DNA from maternal blood to detect the most common autosomal trisomies (21, 18, 13) with a sensitivity of up to 99.9 %.
Optionally, selected microdeletion syndromes, numerical disorders of the sex chromosomes and the fetal sex can also be determined.
A detailed informed consent discussion and written consent by means of disclosure and consent form are a prerequisite for implementation.
ORGAN-screening and additional tests
Nuchal translucency
Between 11th+6 and 13+6 week of gestation
Measuring the nuchal translucency enables the calculation of probability for a chromosomal abnormality in the unborn child (e.g. Down syndrome).
It can also serve as a sign for a heart defect and a number of other congenital or acquired diseases.
Amniocentesis or amniotic fluid puncture
As from the 16th week of gestation
The amniocentesis is implemented for the targeted diagnosis after an abnormal first-trimester test.
If there is a severe hereditary disease within the family, an amniocentesis can determine whether an unborn child is affected by a genetic defect.
Through the abdominal wall of the pregnant woman, a small amount of amniotic water is extracted from the amniotic sac with a thin hollow needle (under ultrasound control) and genetically analysed.
Organ ultrasound / Organ screening
20th - 24th week of gestation
In the organ screening, all embryonic organs as well as the unborn child's body structure is thoroughly examined.
Here, the main focus is the development of the brain, the face, the spine, the inner organs and the limbs.
In addition to public and private maternity clinics in Vienna, you can also find Selected prenatal medical centerswhich specialize in high-resolution organ screening in the second trimester.
