Hi there, I am currently in the waiting period between receiving a positive NIPT result for Turner Syndrome/Monosomy X and the time I can expect a diagnosis from amnio results. This is by no means a purgatory-- the wait is absolute hell.
I've already had time to research the testing, the syndrome, others' experiences, etc. etc. etc. I've had lots of time to think through countless scenarios and process how we might proceed given any number of possible results. And I still have 2 more weeks to wait for the amnio; meaning a likely 4-5 week wait for actual results.
My question is: why is the NIPT given so early when a "risky" result can't even be verified until after amnio for so many conditions? A 12 week scan would flag soft markers and it would make sense to have NIPT done if anything is found on the NT. But if all ultrasounds are normal (as mine so far have been), then why not wait to get an NIPT until 14 weeks, so that if there is a risk flagged it can be investigated right away and therefore shorten this hellish waiting period? I would GLADLY wait an extra 4 weeks to know the sex of the baby if it meant avoiding this extra time picturing worst-case scenarios, depression, stress, anxiety, and all things awful that do nothing to improve or change the inevitable outcome of a diagnostic test.
Apologies that this sounds like venting (it kind of is) - but I genuinely mean to ask whether anyone has opted to hold off on NIPT until later for this reason (or any other reason)?