With Panorama, you can find out - as early as nine weeks gestation - if your baby is at risk for chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome - and all that’s required is a sample of your blood. If you so choose, you may also find out the gender of your baby.

How does the Panorama prenatal screen work?


During pregnancy, some of the DNA from the baby crosses into mom’s bloodstream. DNA is organized in structures known as chromosomes, which carry the baby’s genetic information. Panorama uses a blood sample from the mother to analyze the baby’s DNA for certain chromosomal conditions that could affect the baby’s health.


Panorama is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT). This means that Panorama is safe for you and your baby. To have the test done,your healthcare provider just draws a sample of blood from your arm. The sample is then sent to a lab for processing.


When will I get my results?


Most results will be returned within 7-10 days.


What kind of results will I get from the Panorama screening test?


The report sent to your healthcare provider will have one of these results:


• LOW-RISK RESULTS: A low risk result means the chance that your baby has one of the chromosome conditions Panorama screens for is very low.


• HIGH-RISK RESULTS: A high risk result means there is an increased risk that your baby has a particular condition. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about follow-up testing options, so you can determine if your baby is affected.
There is also a very small chance that no results will be obtained from your initial sample. In this case, we may recommend sending us another blood sample for re-testing.
 Most women who have the Panorama screening test will discover their baby is at low risk for the conditions tested. This means that the chance of the baby having one of these conditions is very low, which can be reassuring. When the test result shows a high risk, it is important to talk with your healthcare provider about your next steps before making any decisions about your pregnancy.


What conditions does Panorama screen for?

Currently, the test screens for:


• Trisomy 21: This is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 and is also called Down syndrome. This is the most common cause of intellectual disability. It may also cause certain birth defects of the heart or other organs and may cause hearing or vision problems.


• Trisomy 18: This is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18 and is also called Edwards syndrome. This causes severe intellectual disability. It also causes serious birth defects of the heart, brain and other organs. Babies with Edwards syndrome usually pass away before one year of age.


• Trisomy 13: This is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 13 and is also called Patau syndrome. This causes severe intellectual disability. It also causes many serious birth defects. Babies with Patau syndrome usually pass away before one year of age.


• Monosomy X (also called Turner syndrome or 45, X):This is caused by a missing X chromosome and affects only girls. Girls with Monosomy X may have heart defects,hearing problems, minor learning disabilities and are usually shorter than average. As adults, they are often infertile.


• Triploidy: This condition is caused by having an extra set of 23 chromosomes (for a total of 69) and is associated with severe birth defects. A triploid pregnancy can cause serious complications for the mother, such as excessive bleeding after delivery and a risk of developing cancer.Babies with triploidy rarely make it to term and those that do usually pass away within a few months after delivery. It is important for the doctor to know about triploidy even if the mother miscarries so that she can be monitored  for complications.


• Klinefelter syndrome: This is caused by an extra copy of the X chromosome, is also known as 47, XXY and only affects boys. Boys with Klinefelter syndrome may have learning disabilities, tend to be taller than average, and most men with this condition are infertile.


• Triple X syndrome: This is caused by an extra copy of the X chromosome, is also known as 47, XXX and only affects girls. Some girls with triple X syndrome have learning disabilities, some have emotional problems and most are taller than average.


• XYY syndrome: This is caused by an extra copy of the Y chromosome, is also known as 47, XYY and only affects boys. Boys with this condition tend to be taller.

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