Test Entry - Detail

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

General

Clinical Use:

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is available to all pregnant women to screen for chromosomal conditions.
PathWest currently assists in sample collection for external NIPT service providers.

* Harmony Test ACL
- Australian Clinical Labs
- Standard screen for Trisomy 21, 18 and 13
- Optional additional screen for X and Y chromosomes and 22q11.2 microdeletion

* Percept NIPT VCGS
- VCGS Laboratory
- Extended screen for conditions across all 23 pairs of chromosomes
- Specialist knowledge may be required for specific referral indications

Availability:

Due to specific collection container requirements, sample collection can be only arranged for Harmony or Percept NIPT with the specific request form.
Please refer to individual provider websites for test information, request forms, billing arrangements and timing requirements for sample collection.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Harmony (ACL), NIPT, Non-Invasive Prenatal Aneuploidy Testing , Percept (VCGS), Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Testing for Chromosomal Anomalies,

Code:

NIPTR

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

https://pay.clinicallabs.com.au/pay-now-wizard?configId=1002&packageTestIds=1,2

Reference Interval:

Reports are issued directly from the external provider to the requesting doctor.

For results enquiries please contact the service providers directly (see Testing Locations below).

For abnormal results and test failure, please contact Diagnostic Genomics - (08) 6383 4234

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sample Type:

Harmony (ACL) - MUST use 2 x 8.5mL cell-free DNA collection tubes
Percept (VCGS) - MUST use 1 x 9mL cell-free DNA BCT (Streck) tube

Minimum Collection Volume:

Tubes must be filled

Collection Instructions:

Collection kits are available from PathWest supply - 6457 2464.
Do not collect prior to public holidays.
Do not use a butterfly set for collection.
No upfront payment is required by the patient. The patient will be charged directly by the relevant provider using the details on the request form.
Please refer to hyperlink for ACL payment.
We are unable to collect NIPT samples for Laverty (WDP) or Sonic (Clinipath) request forms.
For collection enquiries, please contact PathWest QEII Sendouts on 6383 4074.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

Tubes must be filled

Stability:

5-7 days ambient

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Australian Clinical Laboratory	(08) 9442 7679
-	Laboratory	Victorian Clinical Genetic Services	1300 118 247

Last Updated : 10-07-2025 08:24