The Standard Plus NICC Test (NIPT) is an enhanced non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that builds on the Standard NICC screening by including maternal genetic carrier screening.
This NIPT analyses fetal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from a simple maternal blood sample and can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy onwards. It is safe for the baby and carries no miscarriage risk.
Standard Plus NICC is one of the most commonly chosen NIPT packages, offering a good balance between reassurance and comprehensive screening for both baby and mother.
Screens the baby for common chromosomal trisomies, including:
• Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
• Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)
• Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
(Sex Chromosome Abnormalities)
Screens for abnormalities involving sex chromosomes, including:
• Turner Syndrome (XO)
• Triple X Syndrome (XXX)
• Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
• Jacob’s Syndrome (XYY)
• Plus 22 other chromosomal aneuploidies
Fetal gender can be identified from 10 weeks onwards,
(Maternal Carrier Screening)
Standard Plus NICC includes maternal screening for 18 single-gene recessive disorders, such as:
Alpha Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, G6PD Deficiency, Galactosemia, Phenylketonuria, Citrin Deficiency, Pompe Disease, Wilson Disease, 5 Alpha-reductase Deficiency, Pendred Syndrome, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Niemann–Pick Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Hemophilia A, Adrenoleukodystrophy, and Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency.
A consultation with our Klinik Caring doctors to:
• Explain your NIPT results clearly
• Discuss both fetal and maternal findings
• Advise on further testing or follow-up if needed
The Standard Plus NICC Test (NIPT) in Johor Bahru is ideal for parents who want more than basic fetal screening, without going into advanced or extensive genetic testing.
It is commonly chosen by parents who:
• Want reliable NIPT screening for common chromosomal conditions
• Also wish to know if the mother is a carrier of common genetic disorders
• Are planning future pregnancies
• Have a family history of inherited conditions
• Prefer a balanced and practical NIPT option
This non-invasive NIPT blood test fits well into routine antenatal care and provides early reassurance from 10 weeks onwards.
At Klinik Caring, we ensure every patient understands their results and feels supported throughout their pregnancy journey.
Standard Plus NICC is an enhanced non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that screens the baby for common chromosomal abnormalities and includes maternal genetic carrier screening.
The test can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Yes. It is a simple maternal blood test and poses no risk to the baby.
• Standard NICC (NIPT)
Screens the baby for common chromosomal and sex chromosome abnormalities only.
• Standard Plus NICC (NIPT)
Includes almost everything in Standard NICC plus maternal screening for 18 single-gene recessive disorders, such as thalassemia and G6PD deficiency.
If you only want basic fetal chromosomal screening, Standard NICC is usually sufficient.
If you would like additional reassurance about maternal genetic carrier risks, Standard Plus NICC is a better choice.
No. NIPT is a screening test and does not replace routine ultrasound scans or standard antenatal check-ups.
The Standard Plus NICC Test (NIPT) is available at Klinik Caring, serving patients from Skudai, Impian Emas, and the wider Johor Bahru area.
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