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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Not sure why there is so much misinformation about MaternitT21. [/b]

Absent a family or personal history of chromosomal abnormalities, you cannot get M21 if you are under 35 even if you are willing to pay the full cost out of pocket.  I am under 35 and was able to get it due to family history on DH's side.  I'm told I will pay somewhere between $0 and about $250, with the latter number being the case if my insurance decides not to cover it.  It's been a few months and I haven't received a bill yet.  [/quote]

It's a very new test, and people rely on information they receive through various channels.  Not everyone goes directly to Sequenom's website to find the information you describe above: http://www.sequenomcmm.com/Home/health-care-providers/Trisomy-21/About-the-Test

So, you can get the test if you're under 35 and lack a personal history of chromosomal abnormalities, but then you'd need either an ultrasound suggesting abnormalities or a positive serum screen.

I'm not criticizing anyone who didn't have the correct information, btw, I think it's extremely common and understandable.  I work in a related field, so am comfortable with  looking up stuff like this, but if I didn't, I don't know that I would.[/quote]

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