ADVENTIA: A GENETIC TEST FOR CARRIER SCREENING

Adventia can check whether an individual is a carrier of a genetic disease, in order to minimise the risk of transmitting the disease to their children. Carriers are not affected, and do not show any symptoms of a disease, but could have a child who is affected.

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INVALUABLE INSIGHT INTO YOUR CHOICES WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO CONCEIVE

Adventia carrier screening can help you minimise your risk of transmitting a genetic disease to your children, and give you insight into your reproductive choices. By testing moderate to severe diseases that could severely affect quality of life, Adventia can inform you of your choices if a genetic change is identified.

We also carry out cancer screening at the clinic.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ISSUES FOR WHICH WE CAN TEST?

Genetic counselling on the potential impact of the disease and your reproductive options

Prenatal diagnosis during pregnancy to know whether your baby is affected

In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-M) to make sure your baby will not be affected

Fertility treatments and choosing a compatible gamete donor without the same mutation

Early intervention, therapies where available, and better clinical management for affected children

WHO IS ADVENTIA CARRIER SCREENING FOR?

Couples planning to start their families and want to know about their carrier status

Sperm and oocyte donors, and recipients of sperm or oocyte donation

Any individual or couple going through assisted reproduction, including IVF

Couples who are already pregnant and want to know whether their child has a risk of having a genetic disease

High-risk population groups for specific diseases

People with a family history of a genetic mutation

Any individual wishing to know more about their genetic background

You will be greeted by one of our friendly receptionists.

You will be asked to fill in our consent form and will be given a copy of our Terms and Conditions.

We will also ask for some extra details about your pregnancy to ensure our sonographer and team are completely informed about the reason for your visit.

You and your family can then just relax before going into the scan room.

Your sample will be collected by one of our expert clinical staff.

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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY APPOINTMENT?

Your results will normally be available 3 weeks after your appointment.

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How early can I have a pregnancy scan?

The earliest scan you can have an early pregnancy scan is from 6 weeks. Earlier than that and we might not be able to detect the baby’s heartbeat.
How accurate are early pregnancy scans?

The early assurance scans are highly accurate when performed at the appropriate stage of the pregnancy (from 6 weeks onwards). The accuracy also relies on the scan being performed by competent and qualified sonographers. Early pregnancy scans are especially accurate when performed trans-vaginally because the scan images obtained in this manner can show a significant amount of miniature developmental details of the early pregnancy stages.
Are early pregnancy scans safe?

Early pregnancy scans are performed by ultrasound, just like any other pregnancy scan. The only difference with early scans is that they are often transvaginal as opposed to abdominal – the procedure is completely safe for mother and baby.
When will I get the results for my reassurance scan?

You will get the results of your ultrasound the same day as your appointment. You will also receive a typed report on email to keep for your records.
Can early ultrasound scan detect if I have twins?

Yes, during in your early scan, you will be able to find out how many babies you will be expecting.
If the early pregnancy scan shows my baby is more likely to have a condition, what happens next?

We have clear referral procedures to the NHS Trust Hospitals. To pursue the referral pathway, we contact the EPM Department at your trust hospital on your behalf, initially. Then we give you their contact number and our official referral form to present to them.
Can I find out the gender of my baby during early pregnancy scan?

No, you will not be able to find out the gender of your baby during an early scan. You will be able to find out the gender of your baby from 15 weeks and 4 days.
When do you recommend having an early scan to learn as much as possible about my baby?

We recommend that an early scan should only be performed 6 weeks after the first day of your menstrual cycle. Ultrasound is not able to demonstrate conclusive results of a viable pregnancy prior to this time. Attending an early assurance scan too soon can result in causing unwarranted worry since the results on the day would be inconclusive and require a second visit to the clinic for a reassessment. It’s important to just ensure you book the scan at the correct time frame to get the most reassurance and information about the pregnancy.
Can an early scan detect my baby’s heartbeat?

Yes, from 6 weeks' gestation we will be able to detect your baby’s heartbeat via a transvaginal ultrasound. This is completely safe for your baby when performed with the correct equipment and by a competent sonographer.
If I can’t see my baby during early scan, what happens next?

If you can’t see your baby during your early scan, we will organise a rebooking of your scan completely free of charge.