Prenatal Testing | Fulgent Genetics

What is Prenatal Testing?

By performing diagnostic testing on a prenatal sample, Fulgent can help identify whether an individual's baby could be at risk for a suspected genetic condition. A provider may recommend prenatal testing based on a prenatal ultrasound finding, known family histories of genetic disorders, positive carrier screening, or positive prenatal screening such as cell free fetal DNA (KNOVA/NIPT). The results of this testing may assist a patient and provider make informed decisions regarding pregnancy management, delivery planning, and postnatal care.

Reasons to Order Prenatal Testing

Personal/family history of a genetic condition
At-risk reproductive pair after positive carrier screening
Fetal ultrasound anomaly

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Prenatal Testing at Fulgent

Fulgent offers a wide range of prenatal diagnostic tests.

CVS and Amniocentesis samples accepted (please see sample requirements page)

Ability to perform MCC

Variants of uncertain significance (VUS) not standardly reported

We strongly recommend sending in parental samples to aid in phasing analysis.

How Does the Testing Process Work?

Collect Sample

Specimen will be collected at clinician office.

Complete TRF

Download and fill out the
test requisition form.

Ship

Return specimen and completed TRF to our lab as soon as possible.

Receive Report

Reports will be available for download in your portal.

All prenatal test orders are reviewed by a Fulgent Genetic Counselor prior to initiating testing. Please contact the Genetic Counselors prior to sending in your sample at info@fulgentgenetics.com. We request clinical notes sent in with all prenatal orders.

Prenatal Testing Options

Single Gene

This test screens for any pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant discovered in targeted mutation analyses and is recommended for anyone with a family history of genetic conditions.

Based off of a positive family history or positive parental carrier status via targeted mutation analysis
Fulgent can run prenatal testing for any pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant tested positive for with Beacon 787 expanded carrier screening (technical limitations and positive controls needed may apply)
Ability to analyze multiple variant types including: point mutations, CNV, trinucleotide repeats

Whole Exome Sequencing

A comprehensive test that analyzes over 20,000 genes associated with genetic disorders and is typically recommended when multiple fetal anomalies are detected. This test can help patients and their care team quickly address pregnancy concerns.

Multi-Gene Panel

Prenatal panels can be ordered based on specific ultrasound findings that target genes known to be associated with a given genetic condition.