HOURS
Standard NIPT
Pregnant women from 10 weeks gestation, especially after an intermediate-risk F6-T2 result, or wanting a higher-accuracy non-invasive option from the start.
- NIPT — Cell-free fetal DNA screening for T21, T18, T13
- Level II Anomaly Scan — Detailed structural ultrasound, non-invasive
- Mandatory Genetic Counseling — Included — not optional, part of how results are safely interpreted
What normal doesn't rule out
a diagnosis — NIPT is a highly accurate screening test, not diagnostic. A positive result requires confirmatory diagnostic testing (fetal karyotyping) before any clinical decision. This tier does not screen for microdeletions — see F6-T4 for that.
Not included
- Microdeletion screening (see F6-T4)
- Couple karyotyping — that's pre-conception (see F5-T2)
- Diagnostic fetal karyotyping — a reflex pathway via the clinician-led Program
Not the right fit if
you're earlier than 10 weeks gestation — NIPT accuracy requires sufficient fetal DNA fraction, typically reliable from 10 weeks onward.
Preparation
Preparation: A single blood draw, no special preparation. || Collection & eligibility: Home or centre blood collection. Anomaly scan requires a centre visit. Turnaround is 1–2 weeks (partnered genomics lab).
Add-ons matched to this package — not “frequently bought”.
- Strongly relevant: F6-T4 Extended NIPT — if microdeletion screening is a priority, this is a definite upgrade, not an ambiguous add-on
- Sometimes relevant: Diagnostic fetal karyotyping — only if this screen returns a positive result, via the clinician-led pathway
If you want more coverage
You want microdeletion screening included from the start. F6-T4 (Extended NIPT, ₹24,500) adds this.