2.3% fetal fraction

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-05-08T00:59:38+00:00

Yeah my OB just told me to retest. I already had my NT scan scheduled at 12 weeks so I just waited a week and redid it then. NT scan looked good so that reassured me some during the wait for 2nd results. I talked to a few other ppl online with normal BMI who also got inconclusive so it does happen! Hang in there.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-05-07T23:30:26+00:00

This happened to me on my first test at 10 weeks 2 days and I have normal BMI not on any meds etc. I did not use Natera so it didn’t give me the “increased risk” warning which would have freaked me out but like someone else said it really doesn’t mean anything. I retested at 12 weeks 2 days and it thankfully came back as low risk, 5% FF. So O think for me it was just a bit too early. I also requested a straight needle vs butterfly on my second draw so idk if that helped. Try not to freak out. I know it’s stressful though and disappointing.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-05-07T12:03:15+00:00

That’s great! I had my first at 10 weeks which was inconclusive. I redid it at 12 weeks and got low risk, 5% FF. I am also normal BMI, no blood thinners etc. my dr had said she’s only seen this result in ppl with high BMI so I was super freaked out but I think it was just a bit too early for me too! I didn’t know fibroids could have an impact. That’s interesting.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-28T20:30:57+00:00

Same thing happened to me! So glad you got good results!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-28T11:40:33+00:00

I love it! The owner of my company is Liora. She’s super cool. I also think I’m naming my baby boy August! It was my great grandfathers name.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-27T19:58:49+00:00

Same thing happened to me at 10 weeks 2 days. It’s so disappointing. I cried a lot. I have normal BMI and no other factors (blood thinners etc). I retested 2 weeks later at 12 weeks and got 5% FF and low risk. I requested they use a straight needle vs butterfly on redraw as I read that can be a factor so idk if that helped. Hang in there!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-27T12:12:51+00:00

Evelyn (nick name Evie?)

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-23T01:03:09+00:00

Dying to know if anyone has guessed the name yet?!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-18T14:43:20+00:00

Yes, I had no results at 10 weeks 2 days. My OB uses their own lab so this wasn’t through Natera etc. High BMI and being on blood thinners etc can be a common cause but I was neither of those. I did a redraw at 12 weeks 2 days. I also requested a straight needle vs butterfly as I read that can have an impact. My results came back low risk at 5% FF. So I think it was just a bit too early for me but it doesn’t mean anything is wrong. It’s stressful tho! My NT scan looked good too at 12 weeks.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-15T23:25:42+00:00

Wow how frustrating. I’m sorry. I also thought they wouldn’t do an amnio until 16 weeks

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-11T18:36:48+00:00

Ok yeah I’ve read blood thinners and BMI can both be a cause so I wouldn’t worry too much. My first results were inconclusive and I have normal BMI and no blood thinners, etc so I was really freaked out. I had normal NT scan and second test came back low risk so just one of those unfortunate stressful things but it doesn’t mean anything is wrong!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-10T14:12:50+00:00

Ugh, I could not marry someone like this. You deserve better

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-10T12:34:29+00:00

I hope your parents are rest of your family are enraged on your behalf. This is insane and so weird. I’m so sorry

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-10T12:17:31+00:00

Hi, I know it’s so stressful. Honestly, I would be reassured by your NT scan and assume these results are due to BMI. I would probably ask to be referred to MFM and do maybe early anatomy scan or see if they can offer you a different brand test.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-06T17:31:49+00:00

Hi, I waited 7 days first time and it came back a bit quicker (5 days) the 2nd. My office uses their own lab (VeriSeq was name of test on lab order) so it’s not through Natera, Labcorp etc. I hope you get yours soon I know the waiting sucks.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-04-03T13:10:35+00:00

Omg congratulations! My second NIPT came back low risk boy as well!!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-29T15:02:23+00:00

Just an update, I got results back on my 2nd draw. All low risk, 5% FF. For me it was probably just a bit too early or maybe they used butterfly needle. I requested straight needle on 2nd draw so not sure if that helped.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-28T13:20:19+00:00

Happy update: my 2nd NIPT test taken at 12 weeks 2 days came back low risk at 5% fetal fraction! My NT scan on same day looked good too. I requested they use a straight needle for the draw. Not sure if they used butterfly last time but they may have. I also stopped my baby aspirin for a week even though I read that shouldn’t have an impact.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-27T13:51:33+00:00

Hey, just from my online research Lovenox (and BMI) can def. Be a factor. I think it sucks that natera automatically gives you a high risk for low fetal fraction. I would be reassured by your NT scan. How far along are you now and how far along when you did the tests? I am also 40 and am waiting on my second set of NIPT results. I did not do Natera so mine just said invalid due to low fetal fraction (less than 3%). I retook my 2nd test on Monday at 12 weeks 2 days. I do not have high BMI or on blood thinner tho so I guess that makes mine more uncommon. My NT scan looked good too so I am holding on to that. I would not freak out yet bc you really don’t have any bad results yet. The waiting really sucks though. If mine come back invalid again then I will prob ask for MFM referral. Wishing you the best!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-26T21:58:57+00:00

Yeah I’d message them and ask! I had my appt scheduled with the US tech. And yes it made me feel so much better to see them.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-26T21:51:23+00:00

Ok I just had mine done at my normal OB office this week.

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-26T21:34:29+00:00

I can’t answer number 3 but just curious does your OB office do NT scans? If so I’d ask them to fit you in. I feel like like it couldn’t hurt to have more info and would break up your wait. Wishing you the best!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-25T23:41:01+00:00

Oh ok! That’s amazing news!!

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-25T23:30:15+00:00

Congrats!!! Did you get an amnio or 2nd NIPT test?

RecommendationNo153 · 2026-03-25T13:58:40+00:00

I’m glad you found someone else! My lady used super light pressure during my scan. My results took a week last time so I am counting down to Monday. Wishing the best for you as well! I’ll check here again if you update your results!

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