THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SANCO TEST
GENOME-WIDE
Assessment of changes in the number and structure of all 23 pairs of chromosomes
SIMPLE
A small sample of maternal blood is sufficient
FAST
Performed in Poland
Maximum 5 business days turnaround
EFFECTIVE
The lowest test failure rate on the market
ACCURATE
>99% sensitivity
RELIABLE
CE-IVD certificate for the entire process.
Patient consent form and report available in English language
TEST RANGE
WHY TO CHOOSE THE SANCO PRENATAL TEST? - TEST INDICATIONS
Learn more about the most important indications to perform non-invasive prenatal SANCO Test.
TECHNOLOGY
SANCO test is based on the VeriSeq technology from Illumina Inc. (USA) - the sequencing solution world leader. The method helps to maintain high effectiveness of the testing, even at 1% of fetal fraction (the concentration of placental cfDNA in plasma). No result was observed only for less than 1% of tests performed.
THE SANCO TEST COMPARED WITH OTHER PRENATAL APPROACHES
Traditional screenings, like ultrasound or first trimester combined (PAPP-A) test, in comparison with the SANCO Test, have lower sensitivity and a 20 times higher false positive rate. Invasive methods, such as amniocentesis, give a diagnostic result, but they carry 0,1-2% risk of miscarriage and time to get the result is almost three times longer than provided in the SANCO Test. In the invasive testings, similarly as in the SANCO Test, all 23 pairs of fetal chromosomes are analyzed for their correct number and structure. Both types of tests can detect deletion syndromes covering at least 7 Mbp. This resolution is similar to the karyotype amniotic fluid testing (so-called amniocentesis).
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
We recommend the SANCO Test to be ordered by a physician. Please check with the chosen local SANCO provider, whether the doctor is on the spot or talk about the test with your doctor.
The SANCO Test detects trisomies and monosomies of all 23 chromosome pairs as well as deletion and duplication syndromes of at least 7 million base pairs. Thanks to this, the scope and resolution of the test is comparable to the karyotype of amniotic fluid testing (from amniocentesis).
The SANCO test has the widest range among the NIPT tests available in Poland. The doctor and the patient can decide whether to perform the test in the standard range (trisomies 21,18,13, sex chromosome aneuploidies, determination of the fetal sex) or the extended range (trisomies and monosomies of all 23 chromosome pairs and more than 430 deletion and duplication syndromes). The choice of scope will not affect the price of the test.
We provide two options of the test: SANCO and SANCO PLUS. SANCO PLUS is more expensive and turnaround time is longer.
The prices available for patients in the Genomed Health Care Centre: 2,000 PLN (SANCO) and 2,500 PLN (SANCO PLUS). This price includes a short consultation prior the test.
Genomed does not monitor the prices of the SANCO Test in the partner facilities. Prices may vary between facilities/clinics in Poland. Sometimes this is due to the fact that the price includes a visit or an ultrasound examination.
We recommend performing the SANCO Test between 10 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. There are no contraindications for the SANCO test in the advanced pregnancy (even after the 24th week of pregnancy), however, the patient should be aware that after obtaining a bad/unfavourable test result, she should decide on invasive testing to verify the risk and in advanced pregnancy it is not always possible.