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Addition of non-invasive test to improve screening for pregnant women
A new test will be added to the fetal anomaly screening pathway following an announcement by the Department of Health. The non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a simple blood test Earlier this year the...
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Introducing non-invasive prenatal testing to antenatal screening – progress...
We published a blog in November about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Following government approval of the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation, we will be evaluating the introduction...
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Fetal anomaly screening providers can sign up now for NIPT training
Back in November 2016 and March 2017 we published blog articles about the additional option of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to the fetal anomaly screening pathway. Non-invasive prenatal testing...
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Hundreds have already attended new NIPT training
Back in November 2016 and March 2017 we published blog articles about the additional option of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to the fetal anomaly screening pathway. Evidence has shown that...
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NIPT implementation: how professionals felt about our face-to-face training...
Making sure health professionals have training to provide a high quality service is an essential part of any screening programme. We held 8 training events across England in preparation for the...
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A new home for NIPT training resource
In 2016 the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommended introducing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) into the existing screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s...
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Update on NIPT implementation — microarray testing technology and twins
NIPT involves measuring DNA (genetic material) from the baby's placenta in the woman's blood We have previously published a number of blogs about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Here we provide...
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Procurement process launched in evaluative roll out of NIPT screening
NIPT involves a blood test being taken In 2016 the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommended introducing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) into the existing screening pathway for Down’s...
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New NIPT e-learning resource live
A screen grab from the new NHS FASP NIPT e-learning unit. It seems like an awfully long time since we travelled the length and breadth of England, providing training to ‘NIPT champions’. The training...
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NIPT procurement and launch update
NIPT involves measuring the DNA (genetic material) in the pregnant woman's blood In 2016 the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommended introducing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) into...
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NIPT workshops coming to a laptop near you soon
You may have seen our recent blog article about the addition of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to the existing NHS screening programme for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome...
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How to prepare for the updated version of Screening tests for you and your baby
The digital version of STFYAYB includes a 2-minute animation giving an overview of screening that midwives can use as a resource to show women during booking discussions. An updated version of the...
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What midwives need to know ahead of introduction of NIPT
We’ll soon be adding information about NIPT to the Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome chapter of Screening tests for you and your baby. The version shown here is a draft and has...
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Getting our NIPT information and training right
We always want to do the best job we possibly can when we create new screening resources for members of the public and NHS colleagues in local screening services. But this felt particularly pertinent...
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New operational guidance for NIPT screening within the NHS
Please note that some information in this article is no longer accurate. Roll out of NIPT will start on 1 June but will not be completed until 1 July in some areas. Please contact the screening...
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NIPT to be evaluated as a new part of NHS screening pathway for Down’s...
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is being added to the existing NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome. It is being offered as part of an evaluative...
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NIPT rolls out to all areas of England as part of the existing NHS screening...
Many of you will have seen our blog article on 1 June 2021 saying that NIPT can now be offered in most areas of England to women who receive a higher chance result from the NHS pathway for combined or...
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Easy guide for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome...
A section of the newly updated easy guide We have updated the easy guide to NHS screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome. The 8 Screening tests for you and your baby easy...
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You said, we did – NIPT result templates
You said You told us you wanted result templates to provide lower chance results to women following non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screening. NIPT is an additional option for those women who...
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