Being pregnant can be scary and confusing in the beginning. Prenatal genetic testing is one of the first decisions you'll make in the first trimester. Non-invasive prenatial testing is a non-invasive blood test that can detect the possible presence of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. NIPT is the most accurate (99%) first trimester screening and can help to prevent the need for invasive tests like amniocentesis or chorionic Villus Sampling. NIPT can give you the most complete picture of a fetus' risk of chormosomal abnormalities and allow to make the next steps in your prenatal care. This video is part 3 of our NIPT education series. This 5-part series provides some basic information about prenatal genetic testing to help you make decisions based on what matters most to you. #illumina #NIPTscreening #firsttrimesterscreening This video is not intended to be used to substitute for the exercise of any health care provider’s professional judgment in providing professional services. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) based on cell-free DNA analysis from maternal blood is a screening test; it is not diagnostic. False positive and false negative results do occur. Test results must not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis. Further confirmatory testing is necessary prior to making any irreversible pregnancy decision.