They tell your provider how likely it is that a condition exists. Do you have a picture of your ultrasound? Our baby has slightly different chromosomes, but after speaking to a geneticist its not an issue thank goodness! Yes HEALTHY is WEALTHY to me. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. I was 12 or 13 weeks when I got the nipt test done. While data are limited, an incorrect biopsy result generally is thought to occur in 1 to 2% of surgical pathology cases. All rights reserved. To help you get started read our. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I have read threads on these forums before where some ladies got the wrong results, but I think that was the doctor's mix up, not the test itself being wrong. She said the tech should have never told me what she saw because at 12 weeks it's very easy to be wrong. Understanding what the NIPT test results mean. Since the genitals are formed from the same tissue, what becomes the vagina and clitoris can sometimes appear swollen and like a small penis. Cant wait for official confirmation in early January, but for me I am taking it as a true little boy! . I believe that some of the NIPT providers always tell you the sex. Nipt at 10wks can have low fetal fraction but since the recommended wks in 9wks onwards Im not sure if its can go wrong. Today at my 12 week ultrasound the ultrasound tech who has been doing ultrasound for years was convinced it was a boy. Your doctor or midwife may have talked to you about the non-invasive prenatal test or screen (NIPT/NIPS). NIPT can determine the sex of the fetus very accurately and very early in the pregnancy. reasons for inconclusive nipt test. we just found out we are having a girl after 4 boys. They're generally very accurate (though not 100 percent). This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Well yes it does make a difference because there may be something they can do while baby is in utero god forbid there is anything wrong. NIPT is 99% accurate. CVS can have wrong results as a result of commonality of confined placental mosaicism in all layers of placenta and an amnio is best for this. Did your friend have a boy right before the girl? I went for my 20 week scan yesterday to find out that my little she is a he. Chels36. Mistake gender scan vs NIPT. The chances of the NIPT being wrong are super slim according to my OB. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Thats what everyone is telling me. Jan 4, 2022 at 4:07 PM NIPT testing is 99% accurate. This is exactly what is happening to me now. Im really sorry thats crazy they can get away with that! While there is a known and intended false positive rate (to ensure a super low false negative rate) on those conditions, traditional aneuploidy and sex chromosomal abnormality detection is still 99%. Which now I've found out it's a boy from ultrasound. Duting the anatomy scan, the sonographer said it was a boy, she sounded sure and saw it twice, she even said that, it was sticking out so it was clearly a boy. "It's just so important that women know that this test has too many false positives.". think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. Happened to a friend of mine - ultrasound said boy, but nope - out popped a girl! Thinking of you , wow that is crazy they messed that up. you can request a genetic test that can determine the gender amongst other chromosome abnormalities.. but its typically only covered by insurance if you have a high risk pregnancy and/or you are 35 or older.. and even then you have to talk to your insurance bc it can be pricy if not covered. I know its not common that its wrong, but it does happen. NIPTs are a safe way to detect chromosomal abnormalities earlier in pregnancy than more invasive kinds of genetic screenings. wow. tbh I am so scared to do a dna test. Learn more about, You Have to See This Mom's Expression When She Realizes Her Baby Is a Boy. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. The invasive test Kypros Nicolaides is referring to either involves a placenta biopsy, or amniocentesis - sampling of the fluid in the amniotic sac - both of which carry a small risk of miscarriage. Join the conversation - find us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. But later in the day, Claire spoke to a friend who encouraged her to find out more about the test. I have mixed emotions. wasnt that article about rare genetic disorders about partially missing chromosomes not sex? My nipt was right. Me date 14/08/2020, me ane te Marrveshjes Siguruese Nr.1515 Rep., Nr. That is to say, reporting a male gender in the ultrasound imaging performed in the 11 th or 12 th weeks of pregnancy is likely to be 87.6% correct . After little googling I read about several women who got wrong gender on their nipt. I feel like they owe you a refund! We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada notes that NIPT is less validated in twin pregnancies and should be used with caution, and ACOG recommends against it. So, I'm super curious who may be experiencing the same very stressful emotional journey as I am. Her doctor replied that in the US she would have been given four hours of counselling before the test but that in the UK there weren't enough genetic counsellors. My heart goes out to you. We, too, are so happy and grateful to have a healthy baby boy, but there is gender disappointment there and thats okay. As in, the doctor read the wrong person's results over the phone, or the testing lab filed it incorrectly. Do you take the blood work at doctor office ? What should I think if my NIPT says "Turner"? I hope really hope my fetal fraction rate low and the test couldnt pick up enough Y chromosome lol..i know Im a bit silly but I hope the third one could be a boy. So I had the Maternit21 test done and my results came back as girl. I definitely wouldn't put your trust into it. We only have the one so I suppose it doesnt matter much for us but I would have liked the option! I am now 17 weeks an 5 days I go Monday an I be 18 weeks hoping they will do a gender ultrasound. I just feel like now Im going to be going crazy for the next few weeks anticipating my anatomy scan, unless I do an elective. I already did the amniocentesis a few days after the ultrasound to confirm what we are seeing, Im ok I know amnio was something that was the only thing offered back when my mom was pregnant and so forth. VirginieB 14/01/20. ok question i go to the doctors tomorrow i am almost 13 weeks can they find out the gender? "She is healthy, beautiful and full of smiles.". A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Its not worth it to me to pay extra and go early when I already have another appt set so soon, by 16 weeks you should be able to at least see on a private scan, its on Jan 27th so Ive still got a little bit of time. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Im so sorry this happened to you. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. "In the NIPT test they offer a whole range of conditions that they test for, for which we have no data about how effective and how worthwhile the method of screening is. They thought it was a girl. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Just feeling happy and blessed it didnt have anything to do with me or the baby and the lab made an error cause the amniocentesis was definitive and everything is happy and healthy and Im so blessed I hope everyone gets to feel this feeling when going through similar situations. I'm also team blue! they said the girl some how was behind the boy they never witnessed anything like it. It adds: "We will continue to work to professional standards while enabling men and women the right to choose. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Had a patient the other day who said she was told Girl on her NIPTS test but when shes was doing the 20 week scan it clearly looked like a boy to her. Im loosing my mind. also, you were at a strong stage for nipt testing ( meaning ) more accurate some people get it at 7 or 8 weeks there's always possibility of twins. Mine was wrong. I had testing done last Tuesday, and was told it would take 1-2 weeks (likely 2 weeks) to get back results for genetics and gender. 2, 3 All women are XX, so if any amount of "Y" chromosomes are found, your baby is a boy. Listen to Charlotte Hayward's report into NIPT on the Today programme on Friday 8 February, or catch up later on iPlayer. Im praying it was just the umbilical cord. NIPT (noninvasive prenatal testing) is a blood test used to screen for Down syndrome and a few other chromosomal conditions. We were hoping for a girl but since it's our first baby we're just happy that he's healthy. "Ninety-five per cent accurate" means something to regulators and statisticians, but doesn't tell you the chance that your positive result will lead to a diagnosis. "They said to me, 'Well if you don't tick it then we can't tell you the gender of the child.' 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