{"id":71235,"date":"2023-03-01T15:28:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T06:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:51:34","slug":"follow-up-after-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"What if NIPT is positive? Explanation of what to do after the test\u3010supervised by doctor\u3011"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"toc\">\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"#c1\">NIPT test results<\/a>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#c1-1\">What is positive?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#c1-2\">What is negative?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#c1-3\">What is re-inspection (withholding judgment)?<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#c2\">If the NIPT test result is positive, get a confirmatory test<\/a>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#c2-1\">What is amniotic fluid testing?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#c2-2\">What is chorionic villus testing?<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#c3\">Schedule your test with a positive result in mind<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#c4\">What if the NIPT results from the Hiro Clinic NIPT are positive?<\/a>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#c4-1\">Excellent post-inspection follow-up for peace of mind<\/a>\n          <ul>\n            <li><a href=\"#c4-1-1\">After the examination, you can apply for a consultation with a specialist<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"#c4-1-2\">Excellent follow-up on amniotic fluid testing costs<\/a>\n              <ul>\n                <li><a href=\"#c4-1-2-1\">Amniotic fluid testing support for peace of mind<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#c4-1-2-2\">Information on medical centres where amniotic fluid testing is available<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#c4-1-2-3\">NIPT test analysis data can be compared with amniotic fluid test results<\/a><\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n            <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#c5\">If you want to have NIPT, go to a facility with excellent follow-up care<\/a>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#c5-1\">Summary of follow-up after Hiro Clinic NIPT testing<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <button class=\"toc_more\">Open the table of 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href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#NIPT_test_results\" >NIPT test results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_is_positive\" >What is positive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_is_negative\" >What is negative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_is_re-inspection_withholding_judgment\" >What is re-inspection (withholding judgment)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#If_the_NIPT_test_result_is_positive_get_a_confirmatory_test\" >If the NIPT test result is positive, get a confirmatory test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_is_amniotic_fluid_testing\" >What is amniotic fluid testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_is_chorionic_villus_testing\" >What is chorionic villus testing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#Schedule_your_test_with_a_positive_result_in_mind\" >Schedule your test with a positive result in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#What_if_the_NIPT_results_from_the_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT_are_positive\" >What if the NIPT results from the Hiro Clinic NIPT are positive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#Excellent_post-inspection_follow-up_for_peace_of_mind\" >Excellent post-inspection follow-up for peace of mind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#If_you_want_to_have_NIPT_go_to_a_facility_with_excellent_follow-up_care\" >If you want to have NIPT, go to a facility with excellent follow-up care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\/#Summary_of_follow-up_after_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT_testing\" >Summary of follow-up after Hiro Clinic NIPT testing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIPT_test_results\"><\/span>NIPT test results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is determined by comparing the number of genetic information from fragments of the baby&#8217;s DNA taken from the mother&#8217;s blood with a cut-off value that determines whether the chromosomes are normal or abnormal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is a screening test to determine the likelihood of a &#8216;high&#8217; or &#8216;low&#8217; risk of disease. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is a very effective test as a criterion before a definitive diagnosis of &#8216;yes&#8217; or &#8216;no&#8217; chromosomal abnormality is made.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/follow-up-after-inspection02.jpg\" alt=\"NIPT(\u65b0\u578b\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u8a3a\u65ad)\u306e\u691c\u67fb\u7d50\u679c\" class=\"wp-image-52230\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c1-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_positive\"><\/span>What is positive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the value of the test result is outside the reference range, the result is considered to be &#8216;positive&#8217; and may indicate a possible chromosomal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c1-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_negative\"><\/span>What is negative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the value of the test result is within the reference range, the result is considered &#8216;negative&#8217; and there is a low probability of chromosomal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c1-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_re-inspection_withholding_judgment\"><\/span>What is re-inspection (withholding judgment)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A &#8216;retest (decision withheld)&#8217; may occur for reasons such as &#8216;the amount of the baby&#8217;s DNA in the sample (blood taken) was lower than the standard&#8217; or &#8216;the test could not be carried out due to medication being taken&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <a href=\"\/nipt\/nipt-inspection-results\/\" class=\"blog-card\">\n      <div class=\"blog-card-content\">\n          <div class=\"blog-card-title\">\u30d2\u30ed\u30af\u30ea\u30cb\u30c3\u30af\u72ec\u81ea\u306e\u9ad8\u7cbe\u5ea6\u30aa\u30ea\u30b8\u30ca\u30eb\u691c\u67fb\u5831\u544a\u66f8 <\/div>\n          <div class=\"blog-card-excerpt\">\u30d2\u30ed\u30af\u30ea\u30cb\u30c3\u30af\u3067\u306f\u3001\u72ec\u81ea\u958b\u767a\u306eNIPT\uff08\u65b0\u578b\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u8a3a\u65ad\uff09\u3092\u63d0\u4f9b\u3002\u967d\u6027\u30b9\u30b3\u30a2\u3084\u5fae\u5c0f\u6b20\u5931\u30fb\u91cd\u8907\u691c\u67fb\u306a\u3069\u3001\u7cbe\u5ea6\u3068\u60c5\u5831\u91cf\u306b\u3053\u3060\u308f\u3063\u305f\u691c\u67fb\u3067\u3001\u598a\u5a66\u3055\u3093...<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_NIPT_test_result_is_positive_get_a_confirmatory_test\"><\/span>If the NIPT test result is positive, get a confirmatory test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is only a screening test and not a test to diagnose whether the foetus has abnormalities in its chromosomes itself. Therefore, even if a baby is diagnosed positive by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a>, there is a possibility of &#8216;false positives&#8217;, where the baby is negative but is diagnosed positive for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is therefore recommended to undergo definitive tests such as &#8216;amniotic fluid test&#8217; or &#8216;chorionic villus test&#8217; to confirm whether the baby really has a chromosomal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_amniotic_fluid_testing\"><\/span>What is amniotic fluid testing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amniotic fluid test is a &#8216;test of the chromosomes themselves in the amniotic fluid&#8217;. A thin needle is inserted into the mother&#8217;s abdomen and the amniotic fluid is taken directly. The amniotic fluid contains an abundance of the baby&#8217;s chromosomes, which are analysed to determine the presence of abnormalities in the baby&#8217;s chromosomes and genes, and to confirm whether a genetic disorder is present, in order to make a definitive diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The appropriate period for amniotic fluid testing is between the 15th and 18th week of pregnancy, when the amniotic fluid is increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_chorionic_villus_testing\"><\/span>What is chorionic villus testing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chorionic villus test is a test for genetic abnormalities by obtaining cells from the trophoblasts of foetal origin. It can be performed as early as 10-13 weeks&#8217; gestation, but as the cells are derived from the placenta and not completely from the foetus, it is now considered to be a rarely performed test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, as the foetus and placenta may carry different genes, an amniotic fluid test is considered appropriate for an accurate and definitive diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <a href=\"\/nipt\/amniotic-fluid-test\/\" class=\"blog-card\">\n      <div class=\"blog-card-content\">\n          <div class=\"blog-card-title\">\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u691c\u67fb\u306e\u7f8a\u6c34\u691c\u67fb\u3068\u306f\uff1f\u307e\u3068\u3081\u3010\u533b\u5e2b\u76e3\u4fee\u3011 <\/div>\n          <div class=\"blog-card-excerpt\">NIPT(\u65b0\u578b\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u8a3a\u65ad)\u306f\u3001\u907a\u4f1d\u5b50\u306e\u91cf\u304b\u3089\u67d3\u8272\u4f53\u306e\u6570\u3084\u5168\u67d3\u8272\u4f53\u9818\u57df\u90e8\u5206\u6b20\u5931\u30fb\u91cd\u8907\u75be\u60a3\u3092\u307f\u308b\u691c\u67fb\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u7f8a\u6c34\u691c\u67fb\u306f\u67d3\u8272\u4f53\u305d\u306e\u3082\u306e\u3092\u7f8a\u6c34\u304b\u3089\u307f...<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_your_test_with_a_positive_result_in_mind\"><\/span>Schedule your test with a positive result in mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is available from 10 weeks 0 days, but is by appointment only at most testing facilities. Therefore, if you want to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> as soon as you are 10 weeks pregnant, it is advisable to make an appointment with the laboratory before that (by 9 weeks&#8217; gestation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> result is found to be positive and you wish to have an amniotic fluid test as a definitive test, the test can be done from 15 weeks&#8217; gestation, but it takes about three to four weeks before the results are known, as the cells are cultured for determination. Therefore, if an amniotic fluid test is taken at 15 weeks&#8217; gestation, a confirmed diagnosis is not likely to be made until around 18-19 weeks&#8217; gestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The later you undergo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a>, the less time you have to prepare for a definitive diagnosis, so it is important to schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> with the possibility of undergoing an amniotic fluid test in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\u3010Sample schedule\u3011<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n  <table>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"width:33%;\">8-9 weeks&#8217; gestation<\/th>\n        <td style=\"width:33%;\">2\/1 (8 weeks 0 days)<\/td>\n        <td style=\"width:33%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test appointments<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>From 10 weeks 0 days of gestation<\/th>\n        <td>2\/15 (10 weeks 0 days)<\/td>\n        <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test conducted<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>10-11 weeks&#8217; gestation<\/th>\n        <td>2\/18 (10 weeks 3 days)\uff5e<\/td>\n        <td>Receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test results \u2192 if positive, consider and book an amniocentesis test<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>15 weeks&#8217; gestation<\/th>\n        <td>3\/22 (15 weeks 0 days)<\/td>\n        <td>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> positive: amniotic fluid test conducted<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>18-19 weeks&#8217; gestation<\/th>\n        <td>4\/12 (18 weeks 0 days)\uff5e<\/td>\n        <td>Receipt of amniotic fluid test results (approx.)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/follow-up-after-inspection01-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u691c\u67fb\u306e\u30b9\u30b1\u30b8\u30e5\u30fc\u30eb\u3092\u7acb\u3066\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\" class=\"wp-image-52236\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_the_NIPT_results_from_the_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT_are_positive\"><\/span>What if the NIPT results from the Hiro Clinic NIPT are positive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excellent_post-inspection_follow-up_for_peace_of_mind\"><\/span>Excellent post-inspection follow-up for peace of mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a>, if you have a positive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test result, our team of gynaecologists, paediatricians, clinical geneticists and genetic technicians will support you after the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, if a re-test (decision pending) is required, you can rest assured that you will receive detailed explanations on how to proceed with the test in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/after-care\/?lang=en\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/topbnr_after-care-1024x299.png\" alt=\"\u30d2\u30ed\u30af\u30ea\u30cb\u30c3\u30afNIPT\u306eNIPT\u691c\u67fb\u5f8c\u306e\u30d5\u30a9\u30ed\u30fc\" class=\"wp-image-52174\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1-1\">After the examination, you can apply for a consultation with a specialist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> is staffed by specialists from the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, prenatal consulting paediatricians and clinical genetic specialists, who are available for consultations on the day of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test. If you wish to have a consultation after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test, a doctor on the staff team is available for consultation and genetic counselling. Please <a href=\"tel:0120-169-629\">call us<\/a> if you would like to book this service. Depending on the schedule of the doctor in charge, appointments can be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1-2\">Excellent follow-up on amniotic fluid testing costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Amniotic fluid testing, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a>, is not covered by insurance and is an unregulated procedure. The cost varies from laboratory to laboratory, but the average cost of amniotic fluid testing for the 111 cases supported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> is JPY 162,272, which is a very large financial burden if you decide to have an amniotic fluid test after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> offers an amniotic fluid test support system to help with the cost of an amniotic fluid test so that women do not have to give up on having a definitive test because of the cost burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1-2-1\">Amniotic fluid testing support for peace of mind<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> offers amniotic fluid testing support organised by partner laboratories. The fee is JPY 3,000 (excluding tax). By using the amniotic fluid test support, you can receive a subsidy of up to 200,000 yen (including tax) for the cost of an amniotic fluid test if the test result is positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid problems if the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test result is positive, you can enrol in the amniotic fluid test support service when you apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a very low chance that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> may be retested twice in a row, resulting in an &#8216;inconclusive&#8217; result. Pregnant women who wish to have an amnio test in such cases can also use the amnio test support to receive assistance with the cost of the amnio test.\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203bFor more information on the reasons why a determination is not possible, please<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/unavailable-judgment\/?lang=en\"> click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1-2-2\">Information on medical centres where amniotic fluid testing is available<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> will guide you to the medical centres that offer amniotic fluid testing. Regardless of which medical institution you have your amniotic fluid tested at, you are covered by the amniotic fluid testing support. Of course, amniotic fluid testing at your family doctor is also covered by the amniotic fluid testing support if you are enrolled in the programme, but some people may think that they do not want their doctor to know. In that case, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> will support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1-2-3\">NIPT test analysis data can be compared with amniotic fluid test results<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Data (positive scores) analysed from the results of over 64,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> tests performed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> to date can be compared and discussed with the results of amniotic fluid tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <a href=\"\/nipt\/about-clinic\/positive-score\/\" class=\"blog-card\">\n      <div class=\"blog-card-content\">\n          <div class=\"blog-card-title\">NIPT\uff08\u65b0\u578b\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u8a3a\u65ad\uff09\uff5c\u56fd\u518575,000\u4ef6\u306e\u30c7\u30fc\u30bf\u304b\u3089\u89e3\u6790\u3057\u305f\u300c\u967d\u6027\u30b9\u30b3\u30a2\u300d <\/div>\n          <div class=\"blog-card-excerpt\">\u967d\u6027\u30b9\u30b3\u30a2\u306f\u30d2\u30ed\u30af\u30ea\u30cb\u30c3\u30af\u306e\u307f\u304c\u63d0\u4f9b\u3059\u308b\u30b9\u30b3\u30a2\u3067\u3059\u3002\u7f8a\u6c34\u691c\u67fb\u306e\u7d50\u679c\u3068\u967d\u6027\u30b9\u30b3\u30a2\u306e\u95a2\u9023\u56f3\u3092\u63d0\u4f9b\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306b\u3088\u3063\u3066\u3001\u967d\u6027\u306e\u5ea6\u5408\u3044\u3092\u60a3\u8005\u306b\u308f\u304b\u308a\u3084\u3059...<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_want_to_have_NIPT_go_to_a_facility_with_excellent_follow-up_care\"><\/span>If you want to have NIPT, go to a facility with excellent follow-up care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> has its own characteristics depending on the medical institution performing the test. When choosing a medical institution, it is important not only to compare prices, but also to gather information on the contents of the test and the follow-up services provided. It is also important to set a schedule that takes into account the possibility of receiving a definitive diagnosis. Find out about the health of the foetus as early as possible and have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a>, specialists from the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, prenatal consultant paediatricians, clinical geneticists and genetic technicians are on staff to provide post-test consultations and genetic counselling, and we also offer a subsidy system for expensive amniotic fluid tests. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> result is positive, we will support pregnant women with excellent follow-up services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_follow-up_after_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT_testing\"><\/span>Summary of follow-up after Hiro Clinic NIPT testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The follow-up arrangements for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/nipt\/\">Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a> are summarised below. If you would like to make an appointment, please call us and make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n  <figure class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <a href=\"tel:0120-169-629\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/themes\/hiro_nipt\/img\/free_call.svg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:400px\">\n    <\/a>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 195px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 65px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 33%; height: 65px;\">Medical examination on non-inspection days<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 33%; height: 65px;\">Direct or remote 20 mins<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34%; height: 65px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>JPY 4,000<\/strong><\/span><br>(JPY 4,400 incl. tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 65px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 65px;\">Examination by a clinical geneticist<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 65px;\">Remote 20 mins<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 65px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>JPY 4,000<\/strong><\/span><br>(JPY 4,400 incl. tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 65px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 65px;\">Amniotic fluid testing support<br>(follow-up on amniotic fluid testing costs)<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 65px;\">One-time payment only<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 65px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>JPY 3,000<\/strong><\/span><br>(JPY 3,000 incl. tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\u203bThe following criteria are used to subsidise the cost of amniocentesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">\n  <li>If aneuploidy of chromosomes 1-22 or sex chromosomes (all chromosomes) is positive, assistance is provided for the G-band test and qf-PCR assay.<\/li>\n  <li>If the whole autosomal whole-region partial deletion disease is positive, assistance is provided for G-band, qf-PCR and microarray methods.<\/li>\n  <li>Subsidies are provided for cases where the Hiro Clinic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> is still inconclusive after two tests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u203bAmniotic fluid testing support is not available if a stand-alone chromosome plan is selected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NIPT test results Wh&#8230;\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/follow-up-after-inspection\/?lang=en\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080<\/a>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":64424,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[202],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prenatal-testing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71235"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118420,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71235\/revisions\/118420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}