Acıbadem Sistina Hospital, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the first specialized hospital for gynecology and obstetrics “Mala Bogorodica - Sistina”, has introduced a significant novelty for the parents “to be” – a free of charge prenatal non-invasive test (NIPT), which is included in the delivery packages, as well as with every private IVF. This initiative represents an important step towards providing even more comprehensive, safe and state-of-the-art care for patients on the path to parenthood. By including the NIPT test, parents “to-be” receive additional value and the opportunity for early pregnancy genetic assessment, which allows for timely and accurate information.

NIPT is a safe and non-invasive prenatal test that allows early detection of the most common chromosomal and genetic conditions in the fetus, with no risk for mother and fetus. It is performed by taking a simple blood sample from the mother and is based on free fetal DNA analysis, which circulates in mother’s blood. This test provides parents with early, reliable and highly accurate genetic screening, which facilitates further pregnancy monitoring and making informed decisions.

The NIPT test is intended for every pregnant woman, and is especially recommended for pregnancies conceived through in vitro fertilization, pregnant women over 30 years of age, a positive result from serological screening, a suspicious ultrasound finding, as well as in cases of previous miscarriages and in situations where invasive diagnostic procedures carry an increased risk for the pregnancy. With this test, future parents receive an early, safe and highly accurate genetic screening test, without risk to the mother and fetus. As part of the offer, if the test result shows a high risk, free amniocentesis is also provided, which represents additional security for patients. The testing is carried out in cooperation with Biotek Laboratory. An additional benefit is the possibility of paying for services in up to 60 interest-free installments through the Mediplus BABY loan from Alta Banka AD Bitola, which is approved within one day.