Genetic Testing

[CONdrew]

I am 4 weeks pregnant. How far do you have to be to have a genetic test? My husband and I would like to get one done before baby becomes fully develop.

[CONdrew]

Okay I see I guess I'll just have to wait and see.. Thank you @knufrio

[knufrio]

CONdrew there is no way to tell about many of the abnormalities or disfigurements until 10+ weeks when baby is big enough and pretty much formed. The initial teats are for downs syndrome and other trisomies, but again that test with just tell you if you are high, moderate, or low risk and won't tell for certain that your babu doesn't have them. Things like checking for a cleft palette and other physical abnormalities doesn't happen until later (around 16-20 weeks) because baby needs to be fully formed to look for those.

[CONdrew]

Want to find out if baby has some abnormalities or if he or she gonna be deformed or what not

[elvendork]

you can get tested to see if you carry common genetic disorders, like cystic fibrocis, at anytime though

[CONdrew]

Cool good to know

[mommybrandyozuna]

11-12 the first 16-18 the last (for early testing)

[juzuki]

Same .... round 1 at 13 weeks, round 2 at 16 weeks

[LoriBee]

I had my round 1 screening and NT ultrasound at 12w and my round 2 screening at 16w

[cecilia_morgan]

11-13 weeks for nt genetic testing. I'm doing mine on Monday will be 12 weeks and 3 days.

[CONdrew]

Thanks you very everyone for you help

[ftm_sept2014]

12 weeks

[Alkali13]

Most NT ultrasounds/blood work for genetic abnormalities are performed between 10-14 weeks from what I was told, the norm being 12 weeks.  Call your doctor for information.

[stacyz2]

I got mine at 12 weeks