Gender Test at 10 weeks?

Question

I just left an appointment and they told me about the genetic testing that can be done to predict your baby's chances of being born with a particular disease, but she told me about a different test that is 4-in-1 and includes the gender at 10 weeks.

My questions are:
1) Has anyone done this? And what was the end result (as in the correct prediction of the gender)?
2) Was it preferable to finding out via the ultrasound?
3) If you haven't done it, what are your thoughts?

Answer

I'm not doing any of those types of tests for the simple fact, that if there is something wrong I don't want to stress about it throughout the pregnancy. I will deal with anything when they are born. Also, we're not finding out the gender either. So I'm going in blind ha.

Answer

I have had 3 friends do either the Harmony or Panorama genetic test. All had very accurate results. The only incident was that one had their results mixed up and thought they were having a girl for the first 5 months until ultrasound showed differently. Clinic realized the mistake and notified the other couple that they were indeed having a little girl! 
After 6 miscarriages myself, I will be opting to have the Panorama done. Panorama because this is the test my OB offers. I will want to know any genetic anomalies so that I can better prepare for my precious bundle. Also, I don't want to wait another 10 weeks to find out gender 😊

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The harmony test is a non-invasive genetic screening test and has an added bonus that you are able to find out the gender because it looks at X and Y chromosomes. These tests are usually offered to higher risk pregnancies and after a woman is 35yo. Most insurances only cover if it is a medically necessary test (it's very expensive) read- it is not offered just so people can find out the gender early. The results are not considered diagnostic but help the parents decide with their doctor whether or not further diagnostic testing is warranted.

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I am just now pregnant with my first, so I obviously have not done it, but a quick Google search brought up this article. I might still do it, but I just want to keep in mind that a.) these are SCREENING tests, not diagnostic and b.) they are currently outside of any FDA oversight.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/14/oversold-and-unregulated-flawed-prenatal-tests-leading-abortions-healthy-fetuses/aKFAOCP5N0Kr8S1HirL7EN/story.html

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Following. .. i would like to know as well

Gender Test at 10 weeks?

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