{"id":12646,"date":"2024-08-27T18:48:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/introlab.net\/?page_id=12646"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:57:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:57:18","slug":"prenatal-test-special-sma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-special-sma\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenatal SPECIAL + SMA Test: T 21, 18, 13 + Sex Chromosomes + Microdeletions + 100 Monogenic Diseases + SMA + Gender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The prenatal SPECIAL + SMA test, conducted at <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/\">IntroLab<\/a> in Belgrade, provides a comprehensive analysis of several key genetic factors. <strong>This test aims to identify potential genetic disorders in the fetus<\/strong>, helping parents make informed decisions during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2>What does the prenatal SPECIAL + SMA test include?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trisomy testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome):<\/strong> Detects the presence of three copies of chromosome 21, the most common cause of intellectual disability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome):<\/strong> Detects three copies of chromosome 18, often resulting in severe mental and physical abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome):<\/strong> Detects three copies of chromosome 13, which can lead to serious neurological and heart issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sex chromosome testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of disorders like Turner syndrome (missing one X chromosome in females), Klinefelter syndrome (an extra X chromosome in males), and other sex chromosome anomalies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Microdeletion testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detection of small deletions in genetic material that can cause disorders such as DiGeorge syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Angelman syndrome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Monogenic disease testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screening for over 100 different monogenic diseases caused by mutations in individual genes, including cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SMA testing (Spinal muscular atrophy):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A specific test to detect spinal muscular atrophy, which affects the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fetal gender determination:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis of fetal DNA in the mother&#8217;s blood to determine the baby&#8217;s gender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How reliable is the SPECIAL + SMA test?<\/h2>\n<p>The test is highly reliable, with over 99% accuracy in detecting trisomies (such as T 21, 18, and 13) and sex chromosome abnormalities, due to the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/\">Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology<\/a>. NGS enables detailed analysis of genetic material, detecting even small genetic variants, microdeletions, and gene mutations, minimizing the likelihood of false-positive and false-negative results.<\/p>\n<h2>How is the sample collected for testing?<\/h2>\n<p>The sample is collected through a <strong>simple blood draw from the mother\u2019s vein<\/strong>, posing no risk to the fetus.<\/p>\n<h2>What if the results are positive?<\/h2>\n<p>Further diagnostic testing, such as amniocentesis, is recommended to confirm the results. Genetic counseling is also advised to provide additional information and guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>Overview of prenatal tests<\/h2>\n<p>IntroLab offers a range of prenatal tests designed to meet patient needs, from basic screenings to comprehensive genetic analyses.<\/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 trisomies T 21 (Down syndrome), T 18 (Edwards syndrome), T 13 (Patau syndrome), and determines the fetus&#8217;s gender.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-plus\/\">PLUS Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes everything in the BASIC Test, with additional analysis of sex chromosomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-expert\/\">EXPERT Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Covers testing for T 21, 18, 13, sex chromosomes, DiGeorge syndrome, and determination of fetal gender.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-premium\/\">PREMIUM Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes everything in the EXPERT Test, plus additional testing for microdeletions and determination of fetal gender.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-all-chromosomes\/\">ALL CHROMOSOMES Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Analyzes all chromosomes, including sex chromosomes, deletions, and microdeletions, along with determination of fetal gender.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/ngs\/prenatal-test-special\/\">SPECIAL Test<\/a>:<\/strong> Covers testing for T 21, 18, 13, sex chromosomes, microdeletions, 100 hereditary diseases, and determination of fetal gender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>IntroLab genetic screening panels<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside a wide range of prenatal tests, IntroLab provides specialized genetic panels for identifying hereditary diseases and 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 analyses allow for a detailed assessment of genetic risks and provide a foundation for personalized therapeutic approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The prenatal SPECIAL + SMA test, conducted at IntroLab in Belgrade, provides a comprehensive analysis of several key genetic factors. 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