Improving the NHS prenatal diagnostic services

How does NIPD work?

NIPD is a new and evolving technology that allows women to have prenatal diagnosis for some genetic and chromosomal conditions from a simple blood test.

We are currently developing a range of information resources about the test and its applications, check back at a later date for the full range.

RAPID is a broad research programme with projects aimed to develop, evaluate and implement NIPD. It is a five year program funded by the National Institute for Healh Research.

Mission: Study Objectives

Keep up to date with all of the lastest project news and developments in the area

• Blog: RAPID and EMQN NIPD survey

• Blog: NIPD guidance for commissioners

Some NIPD tests such as fetal sexing for clinical indications are already available in the UK.

We keep a list of which tests are currently available and the contact details of laboratories currently offering these tests.

This section contains a list of references to enable you to locate the publications associated with the project and NIPD.