https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 17:22:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865776 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:24:27 +0000 Jess1483 2865776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did 10w2d, though I suspect I may even have been earlier. Came back fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865770 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:07:58 +0000 MamaBear87 2865770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it at 10+3 and it came back with enough fetal dna. It did take almost 2 weeks so idk if that had anything to do with it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865709 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:50:53 +0000 AngelicOne 2865709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it with my son, but don't remember exactly when. It did come back with insufficient data &amp; I needed to repeat it, but I was on vacation, so it was like 2 weeks after the initial test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865707 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:44:20 +0000 periwinklebee 2865707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The earliest my practice would do it is 11 weeks, so I did it at exactly 11 weeks :silly: Results took about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865703 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:29:44 +0000 wrkbrk 2865703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Yes no harm in waiting! I took it at ten weeks because I was there anyway for an appointment. I had to wait maybe another two<br /> Weeks after getting the initial call that it was a boy for results that all was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865701 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:22:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 2865701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did it, but my friend did it on the early side, even though she told her doctor she wasn’t sure about her dates and had a long cycle (so it was really probably earlier than they said). Came back inconclusive and caused a lot of stress only to be normal later. She’s definitely not obese. (Fittest person I know). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865700 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:18:15 +0000 ElbieKay 2865700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it earlyish and got results for my twins at 12w on the dot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865699 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:17:18 +0000 yellowbeach 2865699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I opted for earlier - think I was 10w3d. I think it depends what you plan to do with the results. If god forbid they come back concerning (which happened to me), earlier gives you more time to make decisions, which you could need depending where you are. If positive results wouldn't change your plans at all, then I'd say go either way. But I have a VERY skewed experience, but every day was important in keeping options open in our situation. Sorry to be a buzz kill. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865696 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:07:36 +0000 LAZB 2865696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: that makes me want to wait I think. The extra wait must have been tough!<br /> @pachamama: that’s what I find strange too, why do they advertise 9 weeks? I figured 10w3d would be fine if I could technically go at 9, but now I don’t know </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865693 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:57:49 +0000 pachamama 2865693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: 🤣 that's funny<br /> What I don't get is panorama advertises that you can get it at 9 weeks which seems pretty crazy. I would think 11w would prob be fine if you were super anxious. I had to harrass the Dr for results, they took like 13 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865692 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:55:38 +0000 wrkbrk 2865692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I did! Ten weeks on the nose and it came back insufficient data. They were able to tell me the sex but I had to go back for a second blood draw to confirm all was fine. Interesting that you mention the weight. My doctor didn’t mention to me that there’s any correlation but I definitely need to lose a good 20 pounds (and did then as well)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865689 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:49:12 +0000 LAZB 2865689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: decisions decisions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865686 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:48:12 +0000 raspberries 2865686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Same, actually - I'm just on this side of normal on the BMI chart (maybe because I'm short with big boobs? :silly: )</p> <p>I totally understand your hesitation - I think I'd still do it at the earlier time just because I'm so anxious in early pregnancy. If you think you're capable of waiting another week though, I think the chances of having definite results just gets better the longer you wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865685 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:47:53 +0000 LAZB 2865685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: lol, apparently I commented on that thread, I just looked </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865684 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:45:30 +0000 skinnycow 2865684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not panorama but I took verifi (progenity) at exactly 10 weeks and it was totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865682 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:43:09 +0000 LAZB 2865682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: interesting! I don’t remember your thread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865681 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:42:33 +0000 LAZB 2865681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: hmmmm. I’m marginally in “normal” even though I definitely don’t seem obese, so it gives me pause </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865680 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:42:00 +0000 pachamama 2865680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked the same thing here on HB and everyone encouraged after 12w. Also my OB wanted me to wait until at least 12 weeks. Not worth it to have to redo it. I think I went in at like 11w6d. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865679 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:37:45 +0000 raspberries 2865679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it at 10w5d the second time around and the results came back accurately. I also have a friend who took it at 11w and it came back inconclusive, although she would qualify as obese as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865678 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:28:23 +0000 LAZB 2865678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t remember when I took it with my other kids, but I want to say close to 12 weeks. This time I’m tempted to take it earlier, and you are supposed to be able to start taking it at 10 weeks, but I’m afraid if I do they may not get sufficient dna.<br /> I have a friend that had that issue, although she is technically obese (although I wouldn’t call her that, but by BMI she qualifies).<br /> Anyway, would you take it at 10w3d or wait until 11w2d? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533730 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:37:38 +0000 Shantuck 2533730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I was told to call the genetic counselor's office and they would tell me when they wanted to see me. When I called, I was told the earliest they would want to see me for the Maternit21 test was 10 weeks and 4 days but I wasn't able to get in until the next day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533602 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:36:54 +0000 Goldengirl 2533602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: @jaguar: @delight: Thanks for the info! I am 10 weeks 1 day now so I guess it's safe to go but I feel nervous to do it too early. Might wait a few more days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533132 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:26:53 +0000 delight 2533132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I did mine at exactly 10 weeks. I was worried about receiving inconclusive results but it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533131 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:19:32 +0000 jaguar 2533131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: What @Torchwood: said. =) I was told that being a bit heavier, it was better to wait a little bit to make sure that there was enough foetal DNA in the sample, so I did mine at 12 weeks. Friends have needed it re-done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533118 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:04:16 +0000 Torchwood 2533118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I believe if it's too early, the results will just be inconclusive and it has to be redone. We did ours as early as possible (history of issues so I needed peace of mind NOW), but I also knew my dates for absolute certain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2533036 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 11:04:51 +0000 Goldengirl 2533036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Question for those who have done NIPT... when precisely did you take the test? I was told you can do it at 10 weeks, but since gestation dates aren't always 100% accurate, is it a good idea to wait a bit longer past the 10-week mark? If it's too early, can the results be tainted? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2520141 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 18:20:48 +0000 jaguar 2520141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a lot of it depends on your history, you know?</p> <p>With DD, it was before the NIPT became available in Australia, so I did the NT/combined bloods. She came back high risk and I spent the rest of that pregnancy terrified (because I refused an amnio due to m/c risk) - but she was fine.</p> <p>Then we lost our second baby, and genetic testing showed T21 - so any pregnancies that made it after that, we automatically qualified for NIPT. We lost the next two afterwards again (too early for a 'reason' but highly likely due to dodgy embryos/chromosome issues too).</p> <p>I'm 13 weeks and awaiting NIPT results this time around. We skipped NT completely (did a 12 week ultrasound anyway though) because the NIPT results are supposedly higher accuracy anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do/page/2#post-2520101 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:56:44 +0000 delight 2520101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: just thought I'd share my experience with genetic counselling. </p> <p>After we screened positive on the IPS screening, we were immediately set up with a genetic counsellor. Then she helped us decide if we wanted to do an amnio or the NIPT. She also went over everything about Edward's Syndrome which we had received a 1/17 risk factor for. After our NIPT was positive for Turner's she walked us through the next steps (amnio or doing nothing) and helped set us up with families who had children with TS and made all our hospital appointments and ultrasounds with us. We would have been lost without her. Now that I'm in a new pregnancy, she answers any questions or concerns and is a good person just to talk to when I'm worried. She has set up my ultrasounds and NIPT. I feel like I've had awesome care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do#post-2519856 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:00:25 +0000 agold 2519856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Badger: Thanks for all of this info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screening-tests-nipt-what-did-you-do#post-2519855 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:58:18 +0000 Ms.Badger 2519855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I think that if you are not completely clear what the results mean (exactly which conditions were tested for and ruled out, etc) then you should set-up a call. The tests have a very low false negative rate, so there is a very small chance that your baby has the conditions tested for, but there are many things not tested for which could still be identifed during ultrasounds or after birth. If you know exactly what the test means for you and your baby, then you can skip it </p>