What are all these prenatal tests that tell you gender???

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Originally Posted by Trike3

MaterniT? Harmony? Etc? I've never heard of these! I was PG in 2012. Did these just not exist then? Or do they not exist in my area? I was never offered or told about ANYTHNG like this. My OB told me after my anatomy scan (at 18 weeks) that he could test for Down syndrome and stuff, but didn't see any need for it based on the ultrasound.
Now I'm seeing these tests that can tell you gender at 9 weeks! WHAT?!?
What are these tests and how do I get one once I'm PG with #2???

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From what I understand, insurance only covers them in the US if you are over age 35 because that is higher risk for the chromosomal defects. A fiend of mind just had Harmony done and she is 36. I am wondering whether I will be able to get it done as I am only 34 now, but will be turning 35 in Sept, but that won't be by the 11-12 week mark...insurance is usually very specific about their guideines, so probably not for me.

I know for a fact it is not covered by insurance in Australia, unfortunately! :(

Here is info: Panorama Prenatal Test: Prenatal Testing: Compare Your Options

Harmony test in Scotland is £650


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There's also Verifi. The test do tell gender but that's not really the purpose. The one I had was for t13, t18,t21, monosomy x, xxy, and one another sex chromosome abnormality. Where I live it's pretty standard. In 2011 when I was preg they did not exist yet.

Oh and Verifi totally accurate from 10 weeks

Of course, that's what the harmony test is for, the gender is just a "bonus" (I couldn't justify all that money for a gender blood test). As an older mum this time (38) I'm glad this test is available. Although I still had all the same worries 11 years ago when I was pregnant with my first, but there were no options, I did have age on my side tho. I think it's wonderful how science progresses and hope these blood tests will one day be much more affordable and main******

Yes I'll be doing the Panorama in a week or 2 for the first time!

Are all hospitals in US required to offer these tests even if insurance doesn't cover it? Like could I request this test instead of NT or along with it?

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Originally Posted by jmb848

Are all hospitals in US required to offer these tests even if insurance doesn't cover it? Like could I request this test instead of NT or along with it?

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You will want to find a provider that offers the test. If insurance doesn't cover it (for whatever reason) you will be stuck with a large bill. Call your insurance company and the billing department of the testing company and discuss your options and your particular insurance so you aren't shocked by the cost. My insurance doesn't cover it and I needed to know how much money we were going to be out of pocket.