From January 1, 2022, we offer NIPT and early ultrasound to all pregnant women over 35 years of age. The offer is a continuation of the decision made by the Storting in 2020.
The offer is a continuation of the decision made by the Storting
- We are happy that soon more women will receive the offer of * NIPT and early ultrasound. This could contribute to greater safety and better maternity care for women across the country, says Health and Welfare Minister Ingvild Kjerkol.
All pregnant women over 35 will be offered NIPT and an early ultrasound
From 1 January 2022, pregnant women who are 35 years or older at birth will be eligible for NIPT and early ultrasound. Health funds are responsible for offering this to pregnant women in their territories. In 2022, the offer of ultrasound examination for all pregnant women around the 12th week of pregnancy (week 11 + 0-13 + 6) will also be introduced.
Health funds are responsible for offering this to pregnant women
* NIPT stands for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing. It is a method used to determine the risk of having a fetus having certain chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13. This test looks at small pieces of DNA circulating in the blood of a pregnant woman.
Source: regjeringen
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