In many of these cases, the patients are typically well into their second trimester, where time is of the essence for decision making. For you, knowledge of the results of the AneuVysion Test along with other clinical parameters will assist you in your patient management. There are several benefits of the AneuVysion Test. Patients and physicians are able to learn about the presence or absence of specific chromosome abnormalities found in mid-trimester amniocentesis and in liveborn infants, allowing for appropriate medical management of a pregnancy or children with special needs. First, the results are available rapidly, usually within 24 to 48 hours after the amniocentesis procedure.
Patients can benefit psychologically from a shorter time period of uncertainty.
If a result is abnormal, they can begin the coping process and consider options regarding the pregnancy. If the AneuVysion Test reveals a normal result, patients can experience some relief of anxiety. Second, the physician cam be notified immediately when AneuVysion Test results are abnormal. This allows for more appropriate patient management, in accordance with professional standards. The laboratory can prioritize its cases for expeditious completion of the cytogenetic karyotype result where necessary.