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Prenatal testing

Prenatal tests NFZ Lublin

FMF research - NFZ

We run a Prenatal Testing Program according to the FMF standard under the contract of the National Health Fund. Non-invasive examinations are performed free of charge - ultrasound in combination with biochemical tests. In case of indications due to specific risks, there is a possibility of invasive diagnostics (amniocentesis with genetic testing of the fluid and genetic counseling).

The tests can be performed in insured persons with a referral with a specific criterion to the Prenatal Testing Program:

  • The patient must have a referral from a gynecologist. Referrals from a private gynecologist's office are also honored.
  • With the result, that is, the analysis of the risk of genetic defects, the patient should go to the doctor in charge of the pregnancy.
  • The number of tests is limited in accordance with the contract with the National Health Service.

Inclusion criteria:

  • Age over 35
  • The occurrence of a chromosomal aberration of the fetus or child in a previous pregnancy
  • Detection of structural chromosomal aberrations in the pregnant woman or the father of the child
  • Finding a significantly higher risk of having a child affected by a monogenetic or multifactorial disease
  • Finding of an abnormal ultrasound or biochemical test during pregnancy indicating an increased risk of chromosomal aberration or fetal malformation

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In the first trimester of pregnancy:

  • Prenatal ultrasound 11-13 (+6 days) weeks of pregnancy.
  • Dual test (PAPP-A, beta-hCG)

Genetic counseling includes, among other things, medical history taking into account the genetic history, evaluation and interpretation of the results of the tests performed and a decision as to the further procedure (in the case of medical indications, referral to invasive tests after the patient consents to their performance)

Preparation:
For ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy (11-14 weeks), the patient should have a filled bladder. It is not necessary to be fasted for the blood laboratory test.

In the second trimester of pregnancy:

Prenatal ultrasound 18-23 weeks of pregnancy.