So the foetus DNA was in her blood at the time of the test. so everyone said by my scan picture that it was a girl and my mams friend is a synographer and she looked at picture yesterday and i said harmony said it was a boy she looked in shock and i would check that. How would you react in this situation? a pair of XY chromosomes in the fetal DNA they analysed in the sample. Are you . I am worried about the same thing. It is honestly so rare to have a wrong gender given from an NIPT test as it has to do with DNA genetics the only time they are wrong is if baby has rare genetics like with Klinefelter syndrome where a boy would have to xx and y chromosomes mistaking it possible for a girl result. Please remember, tho it is mostly correct - it is not a mdiagnostic test. The gender was reported as >99% accurate. Home > 2022 > June > 10 > Uncategorized > harmony test wrong gender boy. But it is being interpreted wrong.I had an amnio yesterday and the specialist informed us that '99.9%' accurate means that if you get a low risk result, then it is 99.9% accurate.Not for anything else.It's still a very new test and not exactly fine tuned yet. I wish I saved my money! If there is no Y chromosome detected, it's a girl. If it came back boy, then it has to be a boy because they found a y-chromosome. Anyone else hear of the Harmony test being incorrect about the sex? , I think you can be reasonably sure you are looking at another bouncing, think it would brake my 3 year old heart if it was a girl he so excited for his brother "george" hes named him that not me and oh we still yet to decide c, think it would brake my 3 year old heart if it was a girl he so excite, Technically it could still be possible for you to deliver a female child, there are a couple of very rare conditions where people express a different anatomical gender to their genes, or if there was a vanishing male twin in your pregnancy, but the odds are massively in favour of a brother George . so I'm really curious how the statistics play here. Homosexual relationships are now getting the mainstream acceptance and recognition that they deserve. I got my nIPT results today and gender was inconclusive. UPDATE****** Had my scan today, baby is definitely a boy. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Its so rare for the harmony to be wrong. Congratulations. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. i just got my harmony test results back . my fetal fraction was 8%it should be 99.9% right. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. It happens. They must of missed the y.Everyone throws around that the nipt is 99.9% accurate. I believe they did follow up testing after but only time I have heard it being wrong. There are some VERY rare genetics issues that can alter their chromosome breakdown but they are additional chromosomes which would show on the test in the same way downs/Edwards/patau would. This week she's 20 weeks, and the ultrasound definitely shows male. In my case I'm having a boy. It is highly unlikely that a 12 week ultrasound of as yet underdeveloped genitals is more accurate than the genetic material which determines gender, i.e. Has anyone ever had a wrong gender result with Panorama or Harmony Test? Anyone have any experience? Ive read some mums posted here that they got the result as a girl then at 20 weeks scan it turned out a boy. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I got told the test gave a 99% chance, so yes it can be wrong but usually it's right. im not bothered what baby is but it wrecking my brain my lb scan was at 12 2and this baby and the scan was at 12 2 and they look totally different what everyone opinnion thanks in advance, I would say it looks like a boy to me but I'm no expert I'm not sure the odds on the harmony test though I think it's quite a high percentage xx, I would say it looks like a boy to me but I'm no expert I'm not sure t, i no the odds are hight but then i googled it worst thing yo.do and loads of forums wheres it been wrong should have looked it up x, i no the odds are hight but then i googled it worst thing yo.do and lo, Aw no way fingers crossed there right hopefully u can find out for sure at ur 20 week scan xx. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. c1993. Didnt know the ultrasound tech would take a snapshot of babys both legs open. It may sample it said they collected 8% fetal DNA. a co-worker had the wrong result - ended up at sick kids when the scan didn't show all the boy parts, turned out he was just a she. I'm so eager to see this kind of news coming up on the next weeks as some of us are already having amnio and/or anatomy scan. We told the guy, it's a girl we had the harmony. I'm sure it has a disclaimer that it is only 99% accurate. You could always get his karyotype checked after he's born to rule out a genetic issue (males with an XX), but it's very rare and far far more likely that the nipt test just missed the y chromosomal DNA. We were told female. i had a dream that the DNA in my blood was the baby that I MC in june. so I would personally trust the harmony test over these. And as long as fetal fraction is greater than 4% they are able to offer results. Just to add, I can empathise with how you're feeling. Was it right and how long for results? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Is there anything we should be doing or questions we should be asking of the OB/GYN? s ShellShoff Posted 22/4/17 Gut feeling this time says boy (it said girl last time, and I have a beautiful 16 month old daughter). We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. My Harmony test said girl and we just had our anatomy scan -- very clearly a boy. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. All rights reserved. Hence they do not claim 100% accuracy, only something like 99%. Anyone had this experience? There is a possibility with Harmony that the proportion of fetal DNA to maternal DNA (that is, yours) is insufficient to provide a conclusive result. That there are instances where it can be wrong, but often those are the result of underlying issues. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Join this group to meet other parents of October2017 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Mostly from the US, so I dunno how likely it is to happen here. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. If the test says the y isnt present then it would be a girl since we are xx chromosomes. hi mummies, desperately seeking some advice or knowledge! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. The harmony test was wrong. I wanted an explanation as to why my test was inconclusive. Im so curious . Depends on there is enough y chromosome in your blood at the stage. My fetal fraction for my first two was 6%, both boys and both correct. I have just received amnio results and am having a boy. pediag > Blog > Uncategorized > harmony test wrong gender boy. The NIPT test is much higher accuracy than ultrasound. Does anyone have personal experience with this? 43. level 2. Of course there is rare instances of it being incorrect but this tends To be because of something rare such as a disappearing twin. so everyone said by my scan picture that it was a girl and my mams friend is a synographer and she looked at picture yesterday and i said harmony said it was a boy she looked in shock and i would check that. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. That is a lovely name your son has 'picked', and if by some amazingly rare event it is a girl, Georgina is lovely too! You can always just rely on those results if you have doubts about the genetic test. I also assume is correct. I had it done at 10 weeks and results said boy. I've done the Chinese prediction calendar, the ring on a strand of hair, the bicarbonate of soda AND the red cabbage test and ALL said boy. I am very thankful for that. Gut feeling this time says boy (it said girl last time, and I have a beautiful 16 month old daughter). thats why the amino gives more detailed results if your nipt comes back as high risk, they are able to look at just babys DNA. I've read that too, but my only child so far is a girl. We never even bothered to ask at the scan. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I have also read somewhere that, if you've had a boy recently I,e, within 18 months then there is a very small chance that there is still a bit of "y" chromosome in your blood so this might give a false male gender result. at the anatomy scan the tech couldn't see properly cause baby was hiding and she ended up having a boy. kisha e shen palit en rochester. in your case, I would also agree with amnio as it is a diagnostic test so it's 100% accurate. So strange! Anyway, I called my doctor to check on results since it's been almost 2 weeks and they said they had the results for the test that checks whether I'm a carrier Hi, I have been reading stories online that they found out one gender in Harmony nipt and the 20 week scan showed other. ide go with boy. That there are instances where it can be wrong, but often those are the result of underlying issues. This is the first time I'm getting the gender test done. I was told I am having my second boy, thankful for a healthy baby but was so hoping for a little princess. In my case Im having a boy. has anyone had an inaccurate result in the past??.. They called the lab and the lab denied making a mistake. False sex chromosome results are incredibly rare for NIPT tests, I know someone whos NIPT test said she was having a boy, but she had a girl. Of course nothing is actually certain until you meet the baby though! NIPT is 99% accurate maybe your friend was in the 1% group. I am guessing you're having a boy though. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Its over 99% accurate. The reason was because there was a twin which they didnt know about, and that had passed away very early in in the pregnancy. Just updating in case anyone else is wondering if their blood results were correct. Harmony test - wrong gender results, now confused. x. The chromosome abnormality tests ranged from 94%-97%. There have been cases where it's been wrong, I've seen a few posts online when I first got my result and was desperate for it to be wrong . Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. I have heard of certain tests like Amnios coming back as a girl when in fact it's a boy. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. If the result is a boy, its 100% correct but when it says girl there is a chance to be wrong. En vous faisant rpondre un petit quiz. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I've done the Chinese prediction calendar, the ring on NIPT does not appear to be as accurate as the tests are made out to be! Have you had your anatomy scan yet? We are waiting to hear back from her OB/GYN on what exactly they think happened, because they were unsure. What are the odds it could be wrong? Reply 20+ Similar Discussions Found 6 Comments Newest First Oldest First Violation Reported Report as Inappropriate daisyrose1990 This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. This baby is 9% and a boy again. Harmony test gender inconclusive Hi there, I got the harmony test done at 12 weeks and 2 days. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages.