The prenatal diagnosis clinic (PNDC) provides pregnancy screening, diagnostic testing, intrauterine therapies, and patient support and counselling. We provide a standard of excellence in the field of prenatal diagnosis and fetal medicine for patients from our own catchment area as well as for women referred to the clinic from other centres around the country. Our ultrasound scans are performed to the highest international standards and women are supported by informative and sensitive counselling services. Women and their partners receive personalised care by a team of specialist doctors and midwives.
The Rotunda Hospital Dublin
Additional Antenatal Screenings and Services
There are further Screenings available for you at The Rotunda Hospital during your pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic
The non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a new screening test that helps us to identify if your baby is likely to have a chromosomal condition, for example, Down syndrome, (Trisomy 21), Edward syndrome (Trisomy 18) or Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13). The blood test can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
These tests are not carried out routinely on all pregnant women. It is an ‘opt-in’ service. Costs may apply for these screening tests. Please contact the department for further information.
Scan and Services at the RCSI Fetal Medicine Centre
Ultrasound scan confirming pregnancy viability and dates: €100
Genetic testing performed from 9 weeks of pregnancy onwards includes blood draw and ultrasound dating scan. Panorama is a non-invasive prenatal screening test. It gives you a personalised risk score and tells you if your baby is at high risk or low risk for certain genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, PATAU syndrome or Triploidy. This panorama test has a 99.9% detection rate: €450
Non-invasive DNA screen for fetal chromosomal abnormalities including 22q11.2 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome): €350
Genetic testing performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy onwards including blood draw and ultrasound dating scan. Harmony is intended for detection of common fetal Trisomies in pregnancy of at least 10 weeks gestation. This Harmony test has a 99.9% detection rate. Available for multiple births: €450
This test measures the levels of 4 proteins normally found in the blood during pregnancy. Based on the levels of these 4 proteins, mother’s age and the results of a detailed ultrasound scan we can calculate the chances of the baby having Down syndrome or other chromosomal problems such as T18 or Spina bifida: €250- This is a detailed head to toe ultrasound examination of the fetal anatomy. The baby’s brain, face, spine, heart, stomach, kidney’s, bladder, limbs are carefully examined to provide reassurance regarding fetal health: €200
Performed under clinical setting in the Fetal Assessment Unit at the Rotunda Hospital: €250 (rapid result within 72 hours €500)
Performed under clinical setting in the Fetal Assessment Unit at the Rotunda Hospital: €250 (rapid result within 72 hours €500)
