What's MaterniT21?

[carmella_marie]

I've seen this on a couple siggies but I'm confused, what's MaterniT21 and how early and how accurately does it predict gender?

[nuthinbutpink]

It's a blood test on you around 11 weeks(takes 2 weeks for results). Looks for down's and can tell you gender. It is accurate.

[carmella_marie]

Wow that's great. Is it expensive or covered by insurance?

[nuthinbutpink]

Not covered. Several hundred dollars. Just google it and check out their site.

[LilithWiser1979]

Insurance sometimes covers it if you're over 35 or otherwise at high risk for chromosomal abnormalities. There are some other tests like it. Harmony also gives gender, and I think Verifi does too. Panorama can be done even earlier and is reported to be the most accurate.

[carmella_marie]

Wow how have I not heard of all these things?? I just had a baby 18 months ago but had no idea!! Exciting stuff..

[atomic sagebrush]

They're new and I think have only become available within the last 18 months.

I do think you can have the Down's test done but I'm not totally sure they will be accurate for gender because you're carrying twins. If you have a BG set, you may not be able to get an accurate read?? not sure how that works but just something to consider.

[carmella_marie]

I'm not carrying twins... Unless atomic is being prophetic/psychic.... Twins! Yikes! Kinda awesome and terrifying at the same time!!!

[carmella_marie]

Carameline is having twins!!!

[LilithWiser1979]

If you are having twins, the doc checks for a single placenta (identical) and if they're not identical, typically recommends a CVS instead. These tests aren't a great option for twins