Genesafe inherited

Service Description

This test is available from 10 weeks of pregnancy (calculated from the first day of your last period) and only requires a simple blood sample from the mother. From as early as 5 weeks, small fragments of fetal DNA begin circulating in the mother’s bloodstream, by week 10, there’s usually enough to deliver accurate and high-specificity results. Unlike traditional NIPT, which looks for chromosomal conditions, this test screens specifically for inherited recessive genetic disorders. These are conditions that both parents can unknowingly carry, even if they show no symptoms themselves. The test includes screening for five common inherited conditions: • Cystic Fibrosis • Beta-Thalassemia • Sickle Cell Anaemia • Deafness (autosomal recessive type 1A) • Deafness (autosomal recessive type 1B) It’s a simple way to gather more information about your baby’s health and your genetics, without needing an invasive procedure — and it includes a reassurance scan as part of the service.