This test is indicated for non-alloimmunised RhD negative pregnant women for prediction of fetal RhD status. This test is to be collected at ≥15 weeks gestation. Refer to Lifeblood for RhD NIPT ordering information. 

This test is not to be confused with Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for Aneuploidy.

All Fetal RhD requests are accepted; however, eligibility for testing requires the patient to be ≥15 weeks gestation. Requests submitted for patients under 15 weeks’ gestation that do not meet testing criteria, may not be accepted.

Please adhere to the below instructions:

1. This test is time critical. Specimen must be collected afternoons between Sunday-Tuesday ONLY in order to reach the referral laboratory within the required timeframe (72 hours).
2. Do NOT collect the day before a public holiday.
3. Record Gestation age in weeks on referral for request to be accepted for testing.
4. COLLECT 
   
   • 1 x DEDICATED 9 mL EDTA tube AND
   • 1 x DEDICATED Streck - Cell Free DNA BCT
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed.