High Risk NIPT for T18/Edwards

[DragonflyRuby]

I’ve posted on antenatal tests too. I’m not sure what I’m expecting anyone to say on here but I suppose I need an outlet. I’m nearly 13 weeks pregnant and had the results from our private NIPT test back today with a High Risk for T18 Edward’s syndrome.

They called me this afternoon to tell me although I don’t feel like the lady giving the result was particularly helpful or knowledgable. She said their tests are 99% accurate however I understand from limited research this afternoon and a call with ARC that that’s not actually the case.

I have my 12 week scan on Friday when I’m 13 weeks so assuming the result is correct I believe there’s a high chance they’ll be able to see some abnormalities on the scan. I know the only real definitive way to know is with an amniocentesis.

Please share your stories of a high risk T18 NIPT, positive or negative. I just feel very alone at the moment and would like to know what happened to other people, Thank you.

Hi OP. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. It's an awfully isolating place to be and I understand how you're feeling. I, like you went through this almost six years ago and spent all my time on Mumsnet posts looking for a shed of hope. Sadly for us it wasn't good news.

It happened in a slightly different order - routine 13w screening came back high risk, we then went privately to do NIPT and this came as high risk too. I sort of knew then what the outcome was but I did do the amniocentesis to be 100% sure.

I have read some positive stories on here and in other places on Google but having the NHS screening + NIPT tell me the same thing, I wasn't too hopeful going in to the amnio.

Perhaps you could contact your midwife to share your results and concerns and see if they can bring your scan + bloods forward? Just stress to her that you are very anxious.

Sending you love

@TY78910 Thank you for your kind words and I’m sorry to hear you’ve also been through this and I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️
I spoke to the specialist screening midwife earlier and she is going to meet us after our scan tomorrow and book us for the amniocentesis test. Until then all I can do it hope. 🙏🏻