How does harmony test work

Once the analysis is complete, your doctor will share your results with you. It is important to remember that the Harmony test, like any screening test, does not provide a diagnosis.

A small proportion of women receive a report stating that a probability assessment could not be provided. These women may elect a second blood draw. All results should be discussed with a healthcare provider. I am the mother of two children, a daughter and a son. At the age of 40, I became pregnant with my second child, a boy. We had experienced a miscarriage with my first pregnancy, so it was important to be armed with as much information as possible about the health of our baby.

We wanted to also be prepared if our baby faced any potential chromosomal conditions. NIPT seemed like such a better option than other screenings that were available to me previously. The test would provide a more accurate result for Down syndrome than the older screening tests. I had a wonderful experience with the Harmony test. It was easily administered, and we received the results, which came back normal, quickly. This screening provided the information we sought.

I am a mother to three beautiful children — two on Earth and one angel who watches over us. Would highly recommend The Birth Company for all scans. The scan and blood test where efficient without feeling rushed and all very easy. These appointments can feel uneasy and make you feel anxious but I felt reassured and in professional hands the whole time. I saw Kate throughout my first pregnancy and am now doing so again with my second. She is absolutely amazing, she explains everything really clearly, and has answered all sorts of bizarre questions and worries I have had.

On top of being clinically excellent she is also just the loveliest person and always a pleasure to see. We had the harmony test with the Birth Company and had a reassurance scan with sonographer Kirsty McGarry who was absolutely lovely and really put our minds at rest.

We had been scared by our NHS dating scan and left feeling like there was something wrong. We explained the situation and was treated very professionally and with good care. Also speedy appointments also as I had phone in the morning and got an appointment by afternoon.

So thankful. Really friendly, efficient service. Great experience overall. Had the Panorama. My appointment was with Kate who was absolutely fantastic. The results came really quickly. Have a comparison with private healthcare elsewhere and must say that The Birth Company was just how I would like to be treated when I pay for medical services - attentively, calmly, friendly, in a pleasant environment that doesn't look like hospital.

Top marks! Staff are always friendly and extremely efficient. I would highly recommend coming here. She was fantastic. Every staff member that myself and my husband have come into contact with have been approachable, professional and friendly. Kate scanned me the first time and put me completely at easy. If you want to visit your own FMF page please click here. What is the Harmony test? If you decide to have the test you will be asked to sign a consent form by one of our doctors or an appropriately trained member of our staff.

We will then draw a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm. This may cause some discomfort but the sample is usually taken very quickly. Sometimes there can be some bruising after a blood sample is taken. When do I expect to get the results? This is due to technical problems with the analysis of the sample and does not suggest that there is a problem with the baby. What would the results show?