Illumiscreen - Prenatal screening

Parents-to-be
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      Illumiscreen is a type of antenatal screen to screen for genetic conditions. It is non-invasive, meaning you just have a simple blood test. You can have it anytime from 10 weeks into your pregnancy and it’s the only screen of its type processed in Aotearoa New Zealand. The information on the following pages is designed for parents-to-be and aims to answer your questions on what the screen is, how it works, and how to request your screen.
      
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Healthcare providers
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      Illumiscreen NIPS is the latest technology in prenatal genetic screening. It’s non-invasive, accurate and fast, and available from as early as 10 weeks into a pregnancy. Medical societies endorse NIPS for all pregnancies regardless of maternal age or baseline risk. The following information is intended for NZ healthcare professionals and provides information about the screen, patient management and how to refer your patients for Illumiscreen.
      
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A safe and reliable screen about the genetic health of your baby

A simple, one-off
blood test

Choose from over 150 collection centres

Screen from as early as 10 weeks

Blood sample stays in the country

Screens the whole genome

Results in just 5 – 7 working days

Let us help you find the information suitable for your needs

Information for parents-to-be

Information for healthcare providers

Get started with Illumiscreen

Prepay for your screen online – payment at a collection centre is also available

Download and fill out the request form

Get your blood taken

Blood sample is transported to Auckland

Results delivered

Find a collection centre

Find out the sex of your baby from as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy