Are there factors that affect the accuracy of Pink or Blue®?
There are several factors which may affect the accuracy of a Pink or Blue® result. Some of these factors can be controlled and minimized by the customer and/or laboratory while others are independent factors that cannot be influenced. Factors which could affect the accuracy of Pink or Blue® and which can be minimized: • Not following the directions carefully: improperly handling kit components, improperly washing hands and not sanitizing the collection area • Contaminating the sample: allowing males to handle kit contents or assisting with sample collection. • Taking the test earlier than 7 weeks post-conception • Having a recent transfusion, miscarriage or abortion • Providing an insufficient blood sample • Leaving the sample in a hot environment Factors which could affect the accuracy of Pink or Blue® which cannot be controlled: • Having naturally low levels of fetal DNA: studies have determined that up to 2.8% of women have naturally low levels of fetal DNA. While Pink or Blue® is m
