Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) in Al Ain
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) in Al Ain is available at the Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital MFM Unit from 10 completed weeks. It is a maternal blood screening test for trisomies 21, 18, and 13. Performance varies by condition, laboratory, and population; a high-risk result requires diagnostic confirmation.
Who This Page is For
Customized clinical pathways and insights to support our patients and referring medical partners.
Pregnant Patient
Expectant mothers from 10 completed weeks seeking screening for common chromosomal conditions without an invasive procedure.
Referring Doctor
Obstetricians seeking reliable risk stratification for chromosomal aneuploidies using cell-free DNA (cfDNA).
Abnormal Screening
Mothers with an increased-chance or inconclusive screening result who need counselling about cfDNA screening and diagnostic options.
Second Opinion
Parents wanting to discuss screening accuracy, options, and abnormal results with MFM experts.
When to see MFM
What we do
What happens during the visit
Consultation with the MFM specialist to review gestational age and indicators.
A simple maternal blood draw.
Laboratory processing; the expected turnaround depends on the test and laboratory and is confirmed when the sample is taken.
Review of results with the clinical team, in-person or via telehealth.
When urgent referral is needed
- High-risk NIPT result indicating Down, Edwards, or Patau syndrome requires prompt MFM consultation for diagnostic options.
- NIPT cannot replace diagnostic tests; positive results must be confirmed.
Where the service is available
Available at Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital in Al Ain. Certain complex procedures are referred to our Abu Dhabi hub, with local pre-op and post-op care in Al Ain.
Why Fetus.ae / Mediclinic MFM
Specialists Available
Explore each doctor’s qualifications, clinical interests and verified practice location.
Dr. Ali Al-Ibrahim
Head of Unit · Consultant Maternal–Fetal MedicineToronto fellowship training and more than 25 years of experience, bringing together fetal diagnosis, maternal medicine and coordinated care.
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Dr. Soha Tohamy Said
Consultant Maternal–Fetal Medicine & Obstetrics and GynecologyMore than 28 years of clinical and leadership experience, with particular interests in maternal health and prevention of preterm birth.
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Dr. Najwa Ibrahim
Consultant Maternal–Fetal MedicineCare for complex pregnancies, with interests in advanced ultrasound, prenatal screening, fetal growth and placental health.
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Dr. Howaida Khair
Consultant Obstetrics and GynecologyA seasoned obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in fetal medicine, prenatal ultrasound and counselling.
View Full ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Clinical answers directly from our specialists to help prepare you for your appointment.
It screens for the most common chromosomal trisomies: Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), and Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), as well as sex chromosome variations.
NIPT uses a standard maternal blood sample and does not involve entering the pregnancy, so it does not add the procedure-related miscarriage risk associated with invasive sampling.
For trisomy 21, many validated tests report detection above 99% in appropriate populations. Performance varies by condition and laboratory, and the positive predictive value depends on prior risk. NIPT remains screening, not diagnosis.
Yes, NIPT can determine the fetal gender with high accuracy from 10 weeks of pregnancy.
A high-risk result indicates a high probability that the baby has a chromosomal condition. It is not a definitive diagnosis and must be confirmed via CVS or amniocentesis.
A low-risk result is highly reassuring and means the chance of the screened chromosomal conditions is extremely low, though it does not rule out all genetic issues.
Getting Here & Access
In Al Ain, we are based at Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital, a short drive from Al Jimi, Al Towiyya, Al Muwaiji, Al Mutaredh, Hili and Al Sarooj, with convenient parking. Al Ain families receive their scans, diagnostics and routine follow-up locally; the small number of highly specialised in-utero procedures are performed at our Abu Dhabi hub (about 90 minutes via the E22/Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road) with pre-operative and post-operative care kept close to home in Al Ain.
Insurance & Coverage
The Al Ain unit works with major UAE insurers including Daman (Thiqa and Enhanced), ADNIC, Nextcare, NAS and other networks. Because plans differ in coverage and pre-authorisation, our team verifies eligibility and secures approvals ahead of your visit. Self-pay options are available for those without applicable cover.
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