Elena Ioffe Blog

I am Dr. Elena Ioffe, a gynecologist, certified expert in gynecology and obstetrics in Dubai, qualified to help you and your loved ones understand the issues of women's health.

NIPT - how reliable is this test for Down syndrome?

The other day the news of TSN, Ukraine, showed a story describing that a woman, who was faithfully observed by a doctor in pregnancy, and performed an expensive and seemingly accurate test for congenital anomalies in the fetus, gave birth to a child with serious chromosomal abnormalities. And this despite the fact that the test did not reveal any anomalies. The fact is that such a test NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test), is indeed today one of the most accurate. But it is not 100% accurate. Not only that, it is NOT a DIAGNOSTIC test, it is a SCREENING test! How not to fall into the trap of misunderstandings and bitter mistakes - watch, listen and remember!
Elena Ioffe
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Dr. Elena Ioffe is a board certified gynecologist in Dubai, UAE, an expert with more than 25 years of experience in complex gynecological and obstetric cases and problems.

Address: Dr. Rami Hamed Center, Health Care City, Dubai

Phone:+971562139363
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