NIPT test or OSCAR ?

Hi mummies, I am unable to decide between which test to go for. NIPT or OSCAR. Any tips please? I am currently 11 weeks 1 day pregnant #1stimemom

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Factors to consider: - Age: before or after 35 - Price: Oscar is cheaper $200 vs NIPT around $800 (public hospital, private charges more). - Accuracy: Oscar (blood & structure test) 90% vs NIPT (blood test) 99%. - You can also find out baby’s gender from NIPT but not Oscar. If you think your risk is low (age, family genetic history etc), can go for the cheaper test. For me, due to a combination of factors, I chose both as both tests cover different areas. For subsidized patient, there is subsidy (50%) for Oscar. If the result is low risk, don’t need to do NIPT. Can also read the post/article below: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/should-i-go-nipt-oscar-nipt-1200-oscar-400-i-33-year-what-girls-th/1175206?d=ios&ct=q&share=true https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/healthplus/article/prenatal-test-pregnancy-trimester

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