Non-invasive VERAgene prenatal test with collection at home (Warsaw + neighboring communes)

What is VERAgene NIPT?

VERAgene is the first such comprehensive, non-invasive prenatal screening test (NIPT) for aneuploidies, microdeletions and point mutations. The genetic abnormalities that the test detects carry serious consequences, often affecting quality of life. Their early detection is an opportunity to prepare for a child with special needs. The test is safe, with no risk to the pregnant woman or the fetus. VERAgene detects 2,000 gene mutations responsible for metabolic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria and blood diseases - sickle cell anemia, among others.

The test is suitable for singleton and twin pregnancies, as well as in disappearing twin syndrome.

In case of a high-risk result, we provide:

• a free consultation with a clinical geneticist,
• a free consultation with a MindHealth psychologist.

What genetic diseases does VERAgene detect?

The test can detect a very broad spectrum of disorders, among them are microdeletions, aneuploidies and monogenic diseases. Among the most common of these are:

Aneuploidies:

• Down syndrome (trisomy 21)
• Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)
• Patau syndrome (trisomy 13)
• Turner syndrome (monosomy X)
• Klinefelter syndrome (XXY)
• Jacobs syndrome

Aneuploidy is one type of mutation. It refers to a change in the number of chromosomes in fetal cells. In the case of trisomy, the fetal cells receive an extra chormosome, or third copy. In the case of monosomy, the cells have only one copy of a chromosome.
 

Microdeletions:

• DiGeorge band
• Smith-Magens band
• Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
• 1p36 deletion syndrome

Microdeletion is the absence of a very small part of a chromosome. While some microdeletions have little effect on a child's health and life, there are some that can cause mental disabilities and birth defects. Microdeletions occur during pregnancies with the same frequency regardless of the mother's age, so the young age of the mother does not reduce the incidence of microdeletions; the risk is similar for children born to women in their 20s and 40s.

Monogenic diseases

• Cystic fibrosis
• Plasma-acanthocytosis
• Phenylketonuria
• Sickle cell anemia
• Artrogryposis, mental retardation and seizures

VERAgene - how is it different from other prenatal tests?

	VERACITY	VERAGENE
Tested sample	Mother's blood	mother's blood, cheek swab from father
Test accuracy	>99%	>99%
Determine the sex of the child	YES	TAK
When can the test be done?	from 10 wks onward	from 10 wks.
Use for multiple pregnancies	YES	TAK
Result waiting time	about 10 days	about 10 days
Trisomie	Down syndrome (trisomy 21) Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) Patau syndrome (trisomy 13)	Down syndrome (trisomy 21) Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) Patau syndrome (trisomy 13)
Sex chromosome aneuploidies	Turner syndrome (monosomy X) Klinefelter's syndrome (XXY) Jacobs syndrome (XYY) Trisomy XXX syndrome (trisomy X) XXYY syndrome	Turner syndrome (monosomy X) Klinefelter's syndrome (XXY) Jacobs syndrome (XYY) Trisomy XXX syndrome (trisomy X) XXYY syndrome
Microdeletions	Di George syndrome Di George syndrome The Smith-Magens syndrome Wolf-Hirschorn syndrome Deletion 1p36 syndrome	Di George syndrome Di George syndrome The Smith-Magens syndrome Wolf-Hirschorn syndrome Deletion 1p36 syndrome
Single-gene disorders	-	100 single-gene diseases, among others: β-thalassemia mucoviscidosis Tay-Sachs disease Canavan disease canavan-acanthocytosis sickle cell anemia artrogryposis mental retardation and seizures

The listed disorders differ from each other in symptoms, prognosis, etc. in case of their diagnosis, it is advisable to visit a specialist, who will explain what action should be taken and what methods of treatment or therapy are available for children affected by a particular genetic defect.

At the Damian Medical Center, in case of a high-risk result, you will receive:

•   a free consultation with a clinical geneticist,
•   a free consultation with a MindHealth psychologist.

What does the test involve?

The test involves taking a blood sample from the mother and a cheek swab from the father. These samples are analyzed to check the risk of genetic mutations. Thanks to modern technology and algorithms, we can accurately estimate the risk of various diseases.

Important information

• No doctor's referral is required for the test.
• After payment, you will be contacted to arrange the place of collection and a convenient date for you.
• You do not need to prepare specially - there is no need to be fasting or follow a special diet.
• The biological father of the child half an hour before the intake cannot eat, chew gum, brush his teeth or smoke cigarettes. He can drink water
• We will come to you, perform the intake and after a while you can return to your activities.
• You will receive the results by email within 7-10 working days
• In case of a high-risk result, you will be contacted by a doctor
• You will receive:
  • FREE CONSULTATION with a geneticist doctor
  • FREE CONSULTATION with a MindHealth psychologist

If you have any questions - call 22 566 22 68