NIPT DNAHope Basic Panel (aneuploidies of all chromosomes, including trisomies 13, 18, 21, and sex chromosome abnormalities) with fetal sex determination
About
Method – Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a screening test aimed at detecting fetal chromosomal abnormalities by analyzing fetal cell-free DNA in the mother's blood. NIPT is a screening method used to assess the risk of the most common fetal chromosomal abnormalities: trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), as well as sex chromosome aneuploidies. Depending on the fetal sex, the report indicates the risk of monosomy X (Turner syndrome) and trisomy X (XXX syndrome) for a female fetus, or disomy X (Klinefelter syndrome) and disomy Y (Jacobs syndrome) for a male fetus. The test analyzes fetoplacental cell-free DNA isolated from maternal plasma. The test allows certain chromosomal abnormalities to be suspected at an early stage of pregnancy, making it possible to plan further monitoring in a timely manner and, if necessary, arrange treatment for the child after birth.
Bruising (hematoma) after a blood test
Blood collection is a routine procedure, but it may sometimes cause bruising at the puncture site.
During venous blood collection both the skin and the vein are punctured. When the needle is removed, blood can leak into the surrounding tissue – especially if the pressure in the vein is high – and a hematoma (bruise) may form.
Contributing factors include the body's physiological and anatomical features: the condition of the veins and vessels, their thickness and elasticity, position and visibility.
How to avoid bruising
- Press firmly on the puncture site for 5–10 minutes.
- Keep the plaster on for at least 30 minutes.
- Avoid straining the arm – don't lift anything heavy for an hour and don't drive for the first 15–20 minutes after the draw. Even minor activity can lead to extensive bruising and swelling around the site.
