How much does a Maternal21 test cost out of pocket? Does insurance ever cover it if you are <35?

[Anonymous]

Oh, and verifi is $200 if insurance doesn't over it.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for all the info, really helps! Deff. plan on making an appointment with a genetic counselor!

[Anonymous]

So if your OB won't order the Verifi test for you, can you get it on your own? Where would you get it?

[Anonymous]

Counsyl's test is covered by insurance - I think all major insurance carriers (we have United) - my husband and I just did the test - no cost to us, just the co-pay for the doctor's visit. I've had friends ask me about Counsyl's test, and I tell them they are crazy if they don't take it - I WANT to know if my child might be at risk for genetic disease. Who wouldn't want to know that???

[Anonymous]

If you have a family history of a specific genetic disorder, I would think you would want to have yourself (and probably the baby's father) tested to see if you are a carrier for that disorder.

MaterniT21 only tests for a few specific chromosomal abnormalities.

[Anonymous]

I also did the Counsyl test. I was adopted, so I didn't know anything about my biological family history. The test showed I was a carrier for one thing, so my husband was tested as well (he turned out to be negative for that thing, so the baby could be a carrier but wouldn't have the disorder). Our insurance covered it.

[Anonymous]

I am 42 and 8 weeks pregnant. Have my first OB appointment at 9 weeks. Will the doc automatically do these tests or do I have to specifically ask for them? And are these tests done at the doc office or do you have to go some place special?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 42 and 8 weeks pregnant. Have my first OB appointment at 9 weeks. Will the doc automatically do these tests or do I have to specifically ask for them? And are these tests done at the doc office or do you have to go some place special?

You have to ask for them. Whether they do it there or refer out depends on the practice. Be sure to bring it up at your first appointment so you can schedule any tests right away, if need be.

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 42 and 8 weeks pregnant. Have my first OB appointment at 9 weeks. Will the doc automatically do these tests or do I have to specifically ask for them? And are these tests done at the doc office or do you have to go some place special?

I am 41 and for me, my OB referred me to a Perinatalogist for my ultrasound (at 12 weeks). Based on my age, my OB wanted me to see a specialist (the Peri) rather than a regular ultrasound technician. As it was my first appointment and based on my age, the Peri's office had me meet with a genetic counselor before I ever met with the doctor. My husband and I decided which tests to do after meeting with the counselor, then proceeded on with the Peri (for the tests and the ultrasound). Based on my initial meeting with the Peri, it was determined that I needed to come in every 3-4 weeks for ultrasounds (this is in addition to my regular OB visits). Good luck to you!

[Anonymous]

If your doctor isn't offering the Counsyl test, ask him to prescribe it for you and ask him WHY he isn't offering this test to all his patients. In my opinion (and I was fortunate to test negative for all the diseases so we didn't need to test my husband), everyone should be offered the Counsyl test We had a close family friend who's baby was born with Bloom Syndrome - this is something that she and her husband could have been tested for with the Counsyl test! It made us so mad to find out her OB didn't offer the test to her.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 42 and 8 weeks pregnant. Have my first OB appointment at 9 weeks. Will the doc automatically do these tests or do I have to specifically ask for them? And are these tests done at the doc office or do you have to go some place special?

I am 41 and for me, my OB referred me to a Perinatalogist for my ultrasound (at 12 weeks). Based on my age, my OB wanted me to see a specialist (the Peri) rather than a regular ultrasound technician. As it was my first appointment and based on my age, the Peri's office had me meet with a genetic counselor before I ever met with the doctor. My husband and I decided which tests to do after meeting with the counselor, then proceeded on with the Peri (for the tests and the ultrasound). Based on my initial meeting with the Peri, it was determined that I needed to come in every 3-4 weeks for ultrasounds (this is in addition to my regular OB visits). Good luck to you!

Thanks for this advice! I will definitely take it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 42 and 8 weeks pregnant. Have my first OB appointment at 9 weeks. Will the doc automatically do these tests or do I have to specifically ask for them? And are these tests done at the doc office or do you have to go some place special?

I am 41 and for me, my OB referred me to a Perinatalogist for my ultrasound (at 12 weeks). Based on my age, my OB wanted me to see a specialist (the Peri) rather than a regular ultrasound technician. As it was my first appointment and based on my age, the Peri's office had me meet with a genetic counselor before I ever met with the doctor. My husband and I decided which tests to do after meeting with the counselor, then proceeded on with the Peri (for the tests and the ultrasound). Based on my initial meeting with the Peri, it was determined that I needed to come in every 3-4 weeks for ultrasounds (this is in addition to my regular OB visits). Good luck to you!

Thanks for this advice! I will definitely take it.

Awesome! Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I'm 34, but I will be 35 by the time the baby is born. My NT scan and blood test were fine but I'd like some extra reassurance. Do you think they'd give me the test since I'll be 35 when the baby is born?

[Anonymous]

Yes, advanced maternal age is 35 at delivery

[Anonymous]

Yes Jindc you (well your OB too) are definitely wrong.