genetic testing

[teresapal]

I had the Harmony test done and it came back 99.9 chance our little girl will have down syndrome. Has anyone had this test and it be wrong? I'm having the aminocentesis done on the 22nd. The waiting is killing me.

 

[Christinee]

Been reading through your guys' posts... I wonder why Harmony test hasn't been offered to me at my office. I am in California and the only two offered are the AFP (which I don't trust) and the amnio. I am going to call my dr office to ask why they don't offer the harmony testing. That seems like a great option to have available.

 

[wookie130]

Teresa, my understanding of the Harmony test, is that it is highly accurate regarding detection of Down's. Amnio probably won't even be necessary, unless you're worried about additional issues...I would expect that you're having a child w/Down's. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, but I can tell you that you've been blessed. I know it may not seem that way now, but honestly, those are some cool kiddos! I'm a special ed. teacher, and have a big heart space for kids w/Down's!

 

[wookie130]

Been reading through your guys' posts... I wonder why Harmony test hasn't been offered to me at my office. I am in California and the only two offered are the AFP (which I don't trust) and the amnio. I am going to call my dr office to ask why they don't offer the harmony testing. That seems like a great option to have available.

Are you 35 or older, or have you had an ambiguous NT scan?

 

[Christinee]

Been reading through your guys' posts... I wonder why Harmony test hasn't been offered to me at my office. I am in California and the only two offered are the AFP (which I don't trust) and the amnio. I am going to call my dr office to ask why they don't offer the harmony testing. That seems like a great option to have available.

Are you 35 or older, or have you had an ambiguous NT scan?

Yes I am 37... I wasn't offered the NT scan... Only AFP or amnio. I don't trust AFP after a false positive back when I was 21 though.

 

[wookie130]

Perhaps your office doesn't offer Harmony? I took the MaterniT21 test, which is essentially the same test...I'd give your doc office a call, and inquire if you could go this route, rather than amnio.

 

[Scout]

Been reading through your guys' posts... I wonder why Harmony test hasn't been offered to me at my office. I am in California and the only two offered are the AFP (which I don't trust) and the amnio. I am going to call my dr office to ask why they don't offer the harmony testing. That seems like a great option to have available.

Are you 35 or older, or have you had an ambiguous NT scan?

Yes I am 37... I wasn't offered the NT scan... Only AFP or amnio. I don't trust AFP after a false positive back when I was 21 though.

When I was pregnant with my daughter I wanted the MaterniT21 but my OB had never heard of it. I called the lab that runs the test myself (it's in California) and got info to give my OB and he ordered it. If I wanted it, I'd just ask your doctor and tell them how important it is to you. GL

 

[Christinee]

Been reading through your guys' posts... I wonder why Harmony test hasn't been offered to me at my office. I am in California and the only two offered are the AFP (which I don't trust) and the amnio. I am going to call my dr office to ask why they don't offer the harmony testing. That seems like a great option to have available.

Are you 35 or older, or have you had an ambiguous NT scan?

Yes I am 37... I wasn't offered the NT scan... Only AFP or amnio. I don't trust AFP after a false positive back when I was 21 though.

When I was pregnant with my daughter I wanted the MaterniT21 but my OB had never heard of it. I called the lab that runs the test myself (it's in California) and got info to give my OB and he ordered it. If I wanted it, I'd just ask your doctor and tell them how important it is to you. GL

I'm in the same boat. I asked my dr and they never heard of any of the new testing.

And How much did it end up costing you? I have an hmo.

 

[Nikko88]

Because I'm over 35, it was covered by insurance (Aetna) and I ended up with a co-pay around $165.

 

[madseasons]

My experiance with the gentic testing: I am 36 and wanted the Harmony or MaterniT21 test, and the first OB I went to acted like I had three heads when I asked for it and sent my for the NT scan and Quad.

Next OB I went to, in the same practice, asked why I did the NT scan and Quad when I could have done the MaterniT21 test????? UGG I wanted to scream.

So he referred me to the high-risk clinic and I got the MarteniT21 test done and got my results in 7 calender days - negitive and a girl at 15w3days.....my Spina Bifida And Neural Tube Defects tests also came up negitive and being a carrier of the Cystic Fibrosis mutation, the husband came up negitive.

I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket except the $25 co-pay for DH's cystic test, but I am still waiting to see if I will for the MaterniT21, but it will only be about $200 and I am okay with that.

After all those SIMPLE blood tests and scans, I can enjoy the rest of my pregnancy with a clear mind and shop for !!!!!

Whatever you decide on any of these tests, I wish you all the luck in the world

OH and P.S. Just had my 20 week scan and she is perfect and STILL a girl!

Dee

 

[Ginger1]

I'm 38, and will be 39 when baby arrives.

I had a high risk result from my quad test a couple of weeks ago (1/149 risk of Downs) so I went for the NIFTY test at a private clinic in Cardiff, as I was going crazy with worry!! I refused amnio as we'd already decided to keep the baby whatever happened, so this was the best option just so we'd know what we were facing and could prepare.

I got my results 2 days ago (took 10 working days over all) and I'm expecting a baby girl with no chromosomal issues, and have also had a perfect 20 week scan

I think another time I'd be reluctant to have the quad test and just go straight for Nifty/ Harmony, it would have saved so much stress and worry!! Xx

 

[maribusta79]

We did the panorama test on sept 25 so we should be receiving our results on or about oct 9, we have our 12 week scan the day before on oct 8 so hopefully that will give us some reassurance. This is my first baby with dh (he has 2 grown children from a previous marriage), I am 35 now but will be 36 when baby arrives (dh will be 45 in nov). Praying for a healthy baby, we will also find out gender but will hold off on finding out for a few weeks until we can round up all our family and friends and do a cake gender reveal