NACE Non-invasive Prenatal Test

What is NACE test?

NACE is a non-invasive prenatal test. This means that it is completely safe for you and your baby: a small blood sample, just like in any other routine blood analysis, is sufficient to perform the test. NACE uses the latest sequencing technology to analyse fetal DNA to detect the most common anomalies with high precision and reliability.

What does NACE detect?

NACE® detects abnormalities in chromosomes 21, 18, 13 and the most common anomalies in the sex chromosomes (X and Y).

T21: Down Syndrome; T18: Edwards Syndrome; T13: Patau Syndrome; 45, X: Turner Syndrome

Who should use NACE?

NACE is available to all pregnant women from week 10 of pregnancy.

This test is recommended if:

You want to enjoy a peaceful and healthy pregnancy
You are at high risk of chromosomal alterations after your first trimester screening
You have a previous history of births with chromosomal abnormalities

Features

Why use NACE?

Non-invasive and risk-free: Analyses the most frequent chromosomal alterations with a simple blood test. Completely safe for you and your baby
Helps to avoid unnecessary amniocentesis
Option to report fetal sex from week 10
Pre- and post-test personalised genetic counselling is available