One simple blood test gave us the peace of mind we needed relating to the health of our future child. We felt comforted by the guidance offered and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the EVITA TEST COMPLETE to other parents-to-be.
Peter and Jane – Parents
Evita Test Complete
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a quick and risk-free test that examines every chromosome of your fetus. The test is based on a blood sample from the mother, this blood sample is then analysed and the results delivered to the parents by special trained clinical geneticists. EVITA TEST COMPLETE can be performed within gestation weeks 10+0 to 14+6.
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One simple blood test gave us the peace of mind we needed relating to the health of our future child. We felt comforted by the guidance offered and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the EVITA TEST COMPLETE to other parents-to-be.
Peter and Jane – Parents
EVITA TEST COMPLETE
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a quick and risk-free test that examines every chromosome of your fetus. The test is based on a blood sample from the mother, this blood sample is then analysed and the results delivered to the parents by special trained clinical geneticists.
What is EVITA TEST COMPLETE?
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a safe, simple, and accurate prenatal genetic test, which examines for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. Anomalies are rare but can occur both in the number of whole chromosomes or within sections of the individual chromosomes.
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE thus provides a very comprehensive analysis of a whole range of genetic syndromes that a fetus may have.
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE is the world’s first cell-based Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT), which is performed on the blood sample of a pregnant woman in gestational weeks 10+0 to 14+6.
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE is the only screening test that examines all chromosomes of the fetus for chromosomal abnormalities. The chromosomal aberrations to be examined may be, for example: Down’s syndrome and other lesser-known genetic syndromes that can cause severe physical and/or mental disorders.
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE is accurate and can screen for more chromosomal abnormalities than most other blood sample-based tests, such as cell-free NIPT, which are based on examining fragments of fetal DNA circulating in maternal blood. The EVITA TEST COMPLETE is not affected by the pregnant woman’s own DNA nor her BMI.
- EVITA TEST COMPLETE can show if there are changes in the fetal genome (i.e. deletion- and duplications syndromes) down to the sizes of 5 million base pairs in the DNA.
The most accurate test on the market NIPT
EVITA TEST COMPLETE analyzes DNA from whole cells from the fetus that circulate in the pregnant woman’s blood during pregnancy. By isolating these fetal cells from the blood, one has access to the complete genome of the fetus. Our unique and patented technology is combined with an individual medical assessment of whether there are significant chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. EVITA TEST COMPLETE thus provides the market’s most accurate answer to whether there is a reason to worry about fetal development. Fortunately, this is not the case for most pregnancies. In addition, the test allows you to find out the sex of the fetus.
If the result is not what you hoped for
Most of the EVITA TEST COMPLETE results are normal, but in a few cases the results are not as expected, and there is a high probability of a genetic abnormality in the fetus’ genome. In these cases, you will be called by the clinic, who will guide you on the further course and encourage follow-up with invasive diagnostics. This way, you will be well taken care of.
Where can I have an EVITA TEST COMPLETE taken?
You can have the EVITA TEST COMPLETE taken at one of our partner clinics. Please see further below which clinics that offer the test.
Which syndromes does EVITA TEST COMPLETE screen for?
EVITA TEST COMPLETE screens all fetal chromosomes aneuploidies (change in the number of chromosomes), and deletion and duplication syndromes down to sizes of 5 million DNA base pairs. Deletion and duplication syndromes are fortunately rare but can occur on different chromosomes. Some deletions/duplications are more frequent and have a syndrome named after them, while others are more rare and often new, but can still be serious.
For EVITA TEST COMPLETE, any disease-causing copy number variation over 5 million DNA base pairs in size will be reported. This could be, for example:
Number errors | Number errors of the sex chromosomes | Deletions/duplications* |
All aneuploidies on the autosomal chromosomes – i.e. chromosomes 1-22. For example:
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* These are examples of deletions or duplications over 5 million DNA base pairs in size, but this is not a complete list of deletions/duplications that EVITA TEST COMPLETE can detect. Copy number variations can occur anywhere on the various chromosomes, and EVITA TEST COMPLETE will report any disease-causing copy number variations over 5 million DNA base pairs in size. |
If you are only interested in finding out the sex of your baby, click here for our EVITA TEST GENDER
EVITA TEST Complete - the safest choice
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a cell-based Non-Invasive Prenatal Test. Several variants of NIPT tests are offered, but EVITA TEST COMPLETE is the only one that:
- Is based on analyses of pure fetal cells with the complete genome from the fetus,
- Is examining for genetic defects in all fetal chromosomes,
- Detects genetic abnormalities of sizes as small as 5 million DNA base pairs on all fetal chromosomes,
- Can be used by all pregnant women regardless of their own genetics or BMI, which other NIPT results may be hindered by.
And all this completely without the risks associated with a chorionic villus sampling.
You can see the differences between the different prenatal test types below.
The insight into possible chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus based just on ablood sample makes EVITA TEST COMPLETE the safe choice for you
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is clinically validated in Denmark
EVITA TEST COMPLETE, also called cell-based NIPT (cbNIPT), has been developed together with researchers from Aarhus University Hospital. From 2018 to 2023 a clinical validation study was performed in the Central Denmark Region on 344 women. The results have been published in the journal Prenatal Diagnosis under the title: How does cell-based NIPT perform against chorionic villous sampling and cell-free NIPT in detecting trisomies and copy number variations? A clinical study from Denmark.
Based on these published data, sensitivity, and specificity for cbNIPT, EVITA TEST COMPLETE have been calculated:
| Sensitivity | Specificity | |
| Most frequent trisomies 13, 18, 21 | 100 % | 100 % |
| Sex chromosome aneuploides (SCA) | 100 % | 100 % |
| Copy number variations (CNV) down to 5 mio. DNA base pairs in size | 100 % | 99 % |
Sensitivity is a measure of how many people with abnormal genetics are identified as abnormal in the test.
Specificity is a measure of how many people with a normal genetics are identified as normal in the test.
Limitations
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is not a diagnostic test
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a screening test, which means that it does not make a definitive diagnosis. A positive screening result means that your fetus has a high risk of having a specific chromosomal aberration. Hence, all medical decisions should be made after discussion with a doctor or specialist healthcare professional.
Since fetal cells in the pregnant woman’s blood are extremely rare, in a small number of samples (6%) not enough fetal cells can be extracted for chromosomal examination from the first blood draw . If your blood sample is among these 6%, you will be offered a new blood test (free of charge and only within gestational age 10+0-14+6). After second blood sample the number of tests on which chromosomal examination of the fetus can be performed goes up to 98%.
EVITA TEST COMPLETE is currently being investigated, but has not yet been validated for:
- Twin pregnancies
- Polyploidy
(more than two copies of each chromosome) - Balanced translocations
(exchange of chromosome material between two different chromosomes, but the total amount of chromosomes remains unchanged) - Monogenic diseases (mutation in a single gene, e.g. cystic fibrosis)
- Mosaicism
(a small fraction of the cells of the placenta or fetus has a chromosomal aberration) - Uniparental disomy (UPD)
(two copies of a chromosome are inherited from only one parent) - Deletions/duplications below 5 million DNA base pairs in size
How is the EVITA TEST COMPLETE performed?
Advice and decision
You learn about the EVITA TEST COMPLETE at your local clinic or by searching online. You decide to take the test.
Book a blood test appointment
You contact your preferred clinic and book an appointment to have a blood sample taken when you are in weeks 10+0 to 14+6 of your pregnancy
Blood sample is taken at the clinic
The blood sample is taken at the clinic during your appointment.
Analysis of the blood sample
The blood sample is analysed and the result is carefully evaluated by an experienced clinical geneticist from the public health sector. Your results will be ready within 12 working days.
Results: No aberrations detected
The vast majority of results show no chromosome aberrations and thus a normal result. You will receive these results over the phone along with a short report sent via email.
Results: Aberrations detected
In the case of any suspected aberrations in the chromosomes of the fetus, the clinic will guide you to an in-depth counselling session with a healthcare specialist.
When should the test be carried out?
EVITA TEST COMPLETE should be carried out during week 10+0 – 14+6 of pregnancy.
Recommendation and awareness
You learn about the EVITA TEST COMPLETE at your local clinic or by searching online.You decide to proceed with the test.
Book a blood test appointment
Once you reach 10-14 weeks in your pregnancy, simply contact the clinic to arrange the blood test.
Attend the appointment
The blood sample will be taken at the clinic during your appointment.
Analysis of the blood sample
The blood sample is analysed at a public laboratory and the result is carefully evaluated by a clinical geneticist. Your results will be ready within 12 working days.
Results: No aberrations detected
The vast majority of results show no significant chromosome aberrations and thus a normal result. You will receive these results over the phone along with a short report sent via email.
Results: Aberrations detected
In the case of any suspected aberrations in the chromosomes, you will be invited to a counselling session with a medical specialist (from the public health sector).
Our experience with EVITA TEST COMPLETE
“The EVITA test is all about peace of mind and feeling content that the child we are expecting is healthy. We have several friends who have experienced complicated pregnancies. These complications resulted in a feeling of insecurity in between the hospital visits. With the EVITA test, we receive the results of the nuchal translucency scan already in week 12. By having the results, we could feel calmer and can be well prepared for the pregnancy.”
Michael og Katrine, young parents
“We believe that we cannot get enough safety, enough certainty, so we still have the feeling that if we can get a little more certainty without risking anything, why not. Therefore, we very quickly found that EVITA TEST COMPLETE is a really good idea, which can give us the certainty needed that our child is doing well.”
Niels & Thandi, expecting their second child
“I recommend the EVITA TEST COMPLETE to all expectant parents who are perhaps concerned about the health and well-being of their fetus. The test is completely risk-free and provides an overview of all of the child’s chromosomes. It’s the only test on the market that provides that level of detail and peace of mind.”
Susan, midwife
Our experience with EVITA TEST COMPLETE
Ready to make an appointment?
If you would like to book an appointment for EVITA TEST COMPLETE or EVITA TEST GENDER, please find one of our partner clincs in Denmark near you.
Any questions?
If you would like to know more about the EVITA TEST COMPLETE or EVITA TEST GENDER, please visit the ‘frequenly asked questions‘ section on the website.
If you cannot find the answer to your quesetions, you are also welcome to call our EVITA TEST service line on +45 93 96 00 00. We are open Monday-Friday from 9 AM – 11:30 AM CET. Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You are also welcome to write your question in the contact form. We strive to respond within 24 hours on weekdays.
