The test result will be sent to your doctor within a few business days. If the measured analysis values of the chromosome examined in each case are within normal limits, this means that it is highly likely that the corresponding chromosomal disorder is not present in your unborn child (negative test result). If the measured analysis values of the chromosome examined in each case are outside of normal limits, this means that it is highly likely that your unborn child has the chromosomal disorder in question (positive test result). Based on professional recommendations, the test result should then be diagnostically clarified further.

Other common prenatal examination methods are e.g. ultrasound, the measurement of certain pregnancy hormones in the mother’s blood or invasive examinations of the amniotic fluid or the placenta. Of all the available methods, the invasive methods have the greatest accuracy, but they are associated with a (albeit low) risk of miscarriage. With ultrasound in combination with the measurement of pregnancy hormones, your unborn child can be examined safely, but the informative value is only limited. The PrenaTest^® offers two advantages: high informative value without the risk of miscarriage.

The high accuracy of the PrenaTest^® has been proven in clinical studies. Test accuracies of more than 99% were achieved, depending on the chromosomal disorder tested. In addition, the probability that an abnormal (that is, positive) test result is not correct is very low. This is indicated by the so-called false-positive rate of 0.1%. It is important for you to know that 100% test accuracy should not be expected when non-invasive prenatal tests are used. In rare cases, there may be no or an unclear test result. You may then repeat the PrenaTest^® at no additional cost. The waiting time for the test result will be accordingly prolonged.

Yes, that is possible. In this case, only one blood sample is necessary for both tests.

The PrenaTest^® is carried out in our laboratory in Planegg, Germany.

The PrenaTest^® is a self-paying service. The test and the associated services are to be paid for privately. Nevertheless, you should check before the examination whether your health insurance company will reimburse all or part of the test costs. You can find cost estimates and other useful templates in the download (in German language).

The costs depend on the selected test spectrum. Discuss with your doctor which examinations are useful for you in your personal situation.

The PraenaTest^® can also be carried out in the case of a twin pregnancy, after fertility treatment (e.g. IVF or ICSI) and after an egg donation.

In principle, the PrenaTest^® is suitable for all pregnant women. You and your doctor can discuss together whether the test is also appropriate for you. Many women choose to undergo the PrenaTest^® because of their age or because they are concerned about prior abnormal test results.

You can undergo the PrenaTest^® after the ninth week of pregnancy has been completed (week 9 + 0 since LMP). Discuss with your doctor when the test would be most advisable for you personally.

The PrenaTest^® is Europe’s first non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT). In principle, the PrenaTest^® can examine the entire genetic material of your unborn child for possible changes, e.g. trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). These changes are also called chromosomal disorders.

Talk to your doctor first. Your doctor will provide you with comprehensive and unbiased counseling and information in accordance with national regulations. After you have agreed to the examination, the blood is taken. Your blood sample will then be sent to our laboratory. The test result will be faxed to your doctor immediately once the analysis is completed. He or she will explain the result to you and discuss the next steps with you.