Frequently Asked Questions About Prenatal Screening
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about prenatal screening to provide you with more information:
- What types of tests are available? Screening tests have been designed to identify women who are at increased risk of having a baby with a birth defect. These tests have no risks of miscarriage, but cannot determine with certainty whether a fetus is affected.
- What if a screening test is positive? If you have positive results on a screening test, you can discuss what this means with a genetic counselor. Options for further diagnostic testing will be explained.
- Will health insurance cover testing? Most insurance plans cover prenatal testing, especially for women over 35 years of age. You may need a referral from your primary care physician or health plan for your health insurance to cover the services.
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