Who should get Natera’s Panorama™ test?

Many pregnant women have concerns about the health of their baby. If you have concerns, you should talk with your healthcare professional. He or she will advise you as to what tests you might want to have to help give you peace of mind. Some women have a higher chance for chromosome abnormalities because of their age, family history, or other screening test results. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends these women be offered a non-invasive prenatal test like the Panorama test (Committee Opinion No. 545, Dec 2012). These women may choose to have the Panorama test to help them decide if they want a CVS or amniocentesis.

Most women who have the Panorama test will find out 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.

Who can be tested and when?

The Panorama test is made for women of any age and ethnicity who are at least 9 weeks pregnant. It is not meant for women who are carrying more than one baby (twins or triplets), or for women who have used a donor egg, or have received a bone marrow transplant.

When will I get my results?

Most results will be returned within one week.

What kind of results will I get from the Panorama 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 we screen for is very low.
HIGH-RISK RESULTS: A high risk result means there is an increased risk that your baby has that condition. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about follow-up options that can tell you for sure.

There is also a slim chance that no results will be obtained from your initial sample. In this case we may recommend sending us another sample.