PRENATAL TESTING RESOURCES
Explore the prenatal testing resources below to learn more about available screening options, what each test evaluates, and how results may help guide your pregnancy care. Simply click on any resource to access additional information and better understand the options available to you and your family.ACOG Explains: Prenatal Genetic Testing
Educational Video
This short educational video introduces prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing in an approachable format. It explains commonly offered tests, when they may be performed, and how families can better understand their options before making decisions with their healthcare providersPrenatal Testing: What You Need to Know
National Library of MedicineExplore a comprehensive overview of prenatal testing, including routine bloodwork, screening for maternal health conditions, genetic testing, and assessments of fetal well-being. Families can learn why certain tests are recommended, what results may indicate, and how testing can help guide care throughout pregnancy.UNITY Prenatal Genetic Screening
BillionToOneUNITY offers a noninvasive prenatal screening option that provides families with information about certain genetic and chromosomal conditions that may affect their baby. Using a single maternal blood sample, UNITY can screen for conditions such as Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and certain inherited blood disorders. Testing may be available as early as nine weeks of pregnancy, depending on the panel selected. Unlike traditional carrier screening, UNITY can also estimate fetal risk for selected inherited conditions without requiring a sample from the biological father. This resource helps families understand available testing options, the information these screenings provide, and how results may guide further conversations with their healthcare provider.NATERA: Panorama Prenatal Screening
Noninvasive prenatal screening Panorama is a noninvasive prenatal screening test that uses a maternal blood sample to assess the likelihood of certain chromosomal conditions, including Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, and selected sex chromosome differences. Available as early as nine weeks of pregnancy, Panorama analyzes cell-free DNA from the placenta and offers screening options for both singleton and twin pregnancies. This resource helps families understand how prenatal genetic screening works, what results may indicate, and when additional diagnostic testing or genetic counseling may be recommended.Labcorp: MaterniT 21 PLUS
Noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPT)MaterniT 21 PLUS is a noninvasive prenatal screening option that analyzes cell-free DNA from a maternal blood sample to assess the likelihood of certain chromosomal conditions, including Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13. Available as early as nine weeks of pregnancy, the test offers additional screening options for selected sex chromosome conditions and microdeletions. This resource explains how prenatal screening works, what information results can provide, and how families can discuss follow-up testing and individualized care with their healthcare providers