{"id":12643,"date":"2024-08-27T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/introlab.net\/?page_id=12643"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:37:31","slug":"prenatal-test-special","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenatal SPECIAL Test: T 21, 18, 13 + Sex Chromosomes + Microdeletions + 100 Hereditary Diseases + Gender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/\">IntroLab<\/a> in Belgrade, <strong>the SPECIAL test is a comprehensive prenatal genetic testing<\/strong> option designed to provide parents with a detailed understanding of their future baby&#8217;s genetic health. This test combines multiple analyses to identify a broad spectrum of genetic disorders, enabling early detection of potential health risks.<\/p>\n<h2>What does the SPECIAL test include?<\/h2>\n<p>The SPECIAL test focuses on key genetic factors that can affect fetal development:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trisomies 21, 18, and 13:<\/strong> These trisomies are linked to serious genetic disorders, and their detection allows parents to better prepare for potential challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sex chromosome analysis:<\/strong> Identifying abnormalities in the sex chromosomes helps in the early detection of conditions that may affect the child&#8217;s health in gender-specific ways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microdeletions:<\/strong> Detecting microdeletions provides additional insights into genetic risks, helping parents plan for appropriate care and support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>100 hereditary diseases:<\/strong> By screening for a wide range of hereditary diseases, the SPECIAL test enables early identification of genetic predispositions that could affect the child&#8217;s health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Determination of fetal gender:<\/strong> Knowing the baby&#8217;s gender is additional information that can be important for parents in the context of genetic counseling and planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How is the SPECIAL test performed?<\/h2>\n<p><strong> The SPECIAL test is non-invasive<\/strong> and easy to perform, following these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blood sample collection:<\/strong> A small blood sample is taken from the pregnant woman, typically between the 10th and 24th week of pregnancy. This sample contains fetal DNA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laboratory analysis:<\/strong> The sample is analyzed using <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/\">next-generation sequencing (NGS)<\/a> technology, which enables a detailed examination of the fetus&#8217;s genetic material.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processing and delivery of results:<\/strong> The results are processed and usually available within a few days to two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interpreting the test results<\/h2>\n<p>A negative result indicates that there is no presence of the tested trisomies, sex chromosome abnormalities, microdeletions, or hereditary diseases. This suggests a low probability of genetic disorders, although <strong>it does not eliminate all potential genetic risks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A positive result indicates the presence of genetic abnormalities. It is recommended to<strong> seek <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/genetic-counseling\/\">genetic counseling<\/a> and undergo additional diagnostic testing<\/strong> for confirmation and further details.<\/p>\n<p>The test results also<strong> determine the fetus&#8217;s gender<\/strong> through the analysis of sex chromosomes.<\/p>\n<h2>Prenatal tests offered at IntroLab<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the SPECIAL test, IntroLab offers a variety of prenatal tests tailored to the diverse needs of expecting parents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-basic\/\">BASIC Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Screens for the most common trisomies, including Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), and Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), as well as determining the fetus&#8217;s gender. It is designed for the basic detection of key genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-plus\/\">PLUS Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Expands on the BASIC Test by adding sex chromosome analysis, allowing for the identification of sex-specific genetic abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-expert\/\">EXPERT Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes everything in the PLUS Test, with the addition of analysis for DiGeorge syndrome, providing a more detailed overview of potential genetic issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-premium\/\">PREMIUM Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes screening for T 21, 18, 13, sex chromosomes, additional microdeletions, and determining the fetus&#8217;s gender for a thorough genetic analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-all-chromosomes\/\">ALL CHROMOSOMES Test<\/a>:<\/strong> A comprehensive analysis that covers all chromosomes, including sex chromosomes, and detects deletions and microdeletions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-special-sma\/\">SPECIAL + SMA Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes testing for T 21, 18, 13, sex chromosomes, microdeletions, 100 hereditary diseases, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and determining the fetus&#8217;s gender for a comprehensive assessment of genetic health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on their specific needs and concerns, parents can choose the test that best suits them, ensuring peace of mind and informed decision-making during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2>Specialized panels for hereditary disorders<\/h2>\n<p>Along with prenatal tests, IntroLab offers specialized genetic panels, allowing for detailed analysis of various hereditary disorders.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/autoinflammatory-diseases-panel\/\">Autoinflammatory diseases panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/cardiomyopathy-panel\/\">Cardiomyopathy panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/arrhythmia-panel\/\">Arrhythmia panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/marfan-syndrome-panel\/\">Marfan syndrome panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/epilepsy-panel\/\">Epilepsy panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/clinical-exome-sequencing\/\">Clinical exome sequencing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/molecular-karyotype\/\">Molecular karyotyping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These panels offer comprehensive insights that can be essential for making timely and informed decisions regarding further medical care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At IntroLab in Belgrade, the SPECIAL test is a comprehensive prenatal genetic testing option designed to provide parents with a detailed understanding of their future baby&#8217;s genetic health. 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