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Women's Health

Panorama

The Panorama test by Natera is a prenatal screening test that uses a blood sample from the mother to assess the risk of the fetus developing common chromosomal conditions that affect the baby’s health. Panorama uses SNP-based (single nucleotide polymorphism) technology to provide highly accurate results and unique insights for singleton and twin pregnancies.
Panorama™ can be performed starting at nine weeks of gestation.

Overview

1 in 40 people are carriers of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Children with the most common form of SMA have access to genetic therapy to improve their quality and lifespan. Treatment can begin shortly after birth.

Source: Keinath MC, Prior DE, Prior TW. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Mutations, Testing, and Clinical Relevance. Appl Clin Genet. 2021 Jan 25;14:11-25. doi: 10.2147/TACG.S239603. PMID: 33531827; PMCID: PMC7846873

1 in 10 African Americans are carriers of sickle cell disease.

In the general population, sickle cell disease is more common than Down syndrome. Early diagnosis allows for referral to a specialized clinic.

1 in 10 African Americans are carriers of sickle cell disease.

In the general population, sickle cell disease is more common than Down syndrome. Early diagnosis allows for referral to a specialized clinic.

When Should You Consider This Test?

Consider this test in the following cases:

Women aged 35 or older at delivery
(as advanced maternal age increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome)
History of chromosomal abnormalities in previous pregnancies
Parents who are carriers of genetic diseases
Abnormal results in initial screening tests
Medical indication based on family history
Cases of multiple pregnancies

Methodology

The methodology used for this test is as follows:

PREPARATION:

Blood: No fasting required.

TURNAROUND TIME:

Up to 10 calendar days.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Medical request.

Sample:

Blood
Type Description
Technique Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Accuracy 99%

How to Request the Test?

Contact Our Customer Services
Exatus Gene will send a collection kit and provide instructions for sample collection.
We will retrieve the collected sample and send it to the laboratory for analysis.
The report will be made available through the SysGene Portal and sent to your email.