TECHNOLOGY / Y-DNA

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) are small fragments of DNA that are released into the bloodstream by programmed cell death (apoptosis). During pregnancy, cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) which is the genetic material that is derived from the placenta and circulates in a woman’s blood. Therefore, the mother’s blood contains cfDNA, both from her own tissue, and from the fetus. Only a small amount of the fetal DNA starting in the first trimester and increases throughout pregnancy. 

With advanced technology in science, we can detect the fragments from the maternal circulation as early as 5 gestational weeks or above. Simply a blood sample is required from the pregnant mother, and it is perfectly safe and poses no threat to the pregnancy. Furthermore, our test results boast an accuracy of 99.99%.