Non Invasive Prenatal Testing, in Patna

Fasting instructions:

Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.

Managing medication:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

What to bring along:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Timing:

Morning appointments suit most tests, when the body's markers are most stable. GetVisit home collection in Patna starts at 6:00 AM, including Patna City and Phulwari Sharif.

Reports commonly include trisomy 21 (Down), trisomy 18, trisomy 13, sex chromosome aneuploidies; optional microdeletion panels.

When does a doctor order Non Invasive Prenatal Testing?

Non Invasive Prenatal Testing is offered as a prenatal screening profile during pregnancy, often included in early screening panels. Doctors order it for advanced maternal age, abnormal ultrasound findings, or a family history of chromosomal disorders.

Who should get Non Invasive Prenatal Testing done in Patna?

Patna's Ganga floodplain geography and monsoon waterborne-infection burden, widespread iron and vitamin deficiency, rising diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and hot summers make regular preventive diagnostic testing especially valuable for residents across the city. This test benefits pregnant women at the relevant stage of antenatal care and those with a pregnancy-related concern needing assessment. GetVisit supports expectant mothers in Bailey Road, Anisabad, and across Patna with home collection and same-day reporting.

What conditions can Non Invasive Prenatal Testing help diagnose?

It helps detect chromosomal aneuploidies such as Down syndrome. Abnormal results can stem from low fetal DNA fraction, maternal chromosomal variants, twins, or laboratory limits. A family history of genetic conditions makes this testing more important.

What do Non Invasive Prenatal Testing results mean?

Results are interpreted in context, not in isolation. GetVisit shows your measured value next to the laboratory reference range, and your doctor reads it together with your clinical picture and any earlier results. See the FAQs below for what typical high or low values can mean for this test.

How often should Non Invasive Prenatal Testing be repeated?

Antenatal tests follow the standard pregnancy schedule, typically once per trimester with additional checks if a specific risk is identified. Your obstetrician sets the exact timing based on your individual pregnancy.

What happens after your Non Invasive Prenatal Testing results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.