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For Expecting Parents

A proven DNA-based technology

When you are pregnant, your blood contains fragments of your baby’s DNA. 

The Harmony Prenatal Test analyzes DNA in a sample of your blood to predict the risk of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and certain other chromosomal conditions.

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As early as 10 weeks

The Harmony Prenatal Test requires a single blood draw. It can be done as early as 10 weeks or later in pregnancy. Other screening tests for Down syndrome are performed later in pregnancy and may require multiple office visits.

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A more accurate screening test

The Harmony Prenatal Test is a screening test that is more accurate than traditional screening tests for Down syndrome.1 Non-invasive prenatal testing based on cell-free DNA analysis is not considered diagnostic. Once you have your Harmony test results, you can discuss your pregnancy care with your healthcare provider.The Harmony test is much less likely to give a false-positive result compared to traditional tests such as the first trimester screening test.1 That means there will be much less chance your doctor would recommend follow-up diagnostic testing, such as amniocentesis.2

This test evaluates two other chromosome conditions: trisomy 18 and trisomy 13. In addition, with the Harmony test you have the option to test for sex chromosome conditions, 22q11.2 deletion and find out fetal sex all in the same blood draw. 

Clinically Validated

Results proven in women of any risk group.* Harmony has published blinded studies that include over 29,000 pregnant women.**

* Both under 35 and over 35 age groups, studies have included women ages 18-48.
** Stokowski, et al. Prenat Diagn. 2015 Sep 1. doi: 10.1002/pd.4686

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Data Source: Norton et al. N Engl J Med. 2015 Apr 23;372(17):1589-97
*Pregnancy unaffected with Down syndrome receives high probability result
**Pregnancy affected with Down syndrome receives high probability result
***Serum Papp-A, total or free B-hCG & Nuchal Translucency

References

1. Norton et al. N Engl J Med. 2015 Apr 23;372(17):1589-97
2. Wax et al. J Clin Ultrasound 2015 Jan; 43(1):1-6.

The Harmony Prenatal Test is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) based on cell-free DNA analysis and is considered a prenatal screening test, not a diagnostic test. Harmony does not screen for potential chromosomal or genetic conditions other than those expressly identified in this document. Before making any treatment decisions, all women should discuss their results with their healthcare provider, who can recommend confirmatory, diagnostic testing where appropriate. The Harmony Prenatal Test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc., a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratory in San Jose, CA USA. HARMONY and HARMONY and Design are trademarks of Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. in the US. HARMONY is a trademark of Roche in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.