Availability: Bilbao / Bilbo
Prenatal and obstetric genetics Bilbao
This page provides the practical information needed to have this test at the Askabide centre in Bilbao. Non-invasive prenatal screening analyses cell-free DNA in maternal blood according to the selected panel. It is screening, not diagnosis, and is coordinated with partner laboratories.
Usual sampleMaternal blood for cell-free fetal DNA; other tests may require chorionic villi, amniotic fluid or another specimen collected at a specialist centre.
Initial preparationFasting is usually not required.
Indicative turnaroundTurnaround depends on the study and partner laboratory; it is usually several working days and may be longer if repeat or confirmation is needed.
PathwayPartner laboratory
Bilbao / Bilbo
What you should know
Non-invasive prenatal screening analyses cell-free DNA in maternal blood according to the selected panel. It is screening, not diagnosis, and is coordinated with partner laboratories.
Availability, sample type, preparation and turnaround time must be confirmed before attending.
Practical information for Bilbao
WhereEuskalduna kalea 10, 1.º A, 48008 Bilbao / Bilbo
AppointmentPhone or WhatsApp
ReportBy email after review and validation
General opening hoursL–V · 09:00–19:00
Before coming to the laboratory
- Appointments are arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp so that the test, preparation and availability can be confirmed.
- It depends on the test. Do not fast or stop medication unless a healthcare professional or the laboratory tells you to do so.
- Identification, the medical request if you have one, and any information requested by the centre.
- Ask first. The container, collection time and transport conditions depend on the test.