Hi-Precision Diagnostics: The Power of Accurate Information

Having access to proper and accurate medical information is important in many ways. As a mom, I take comfort in learning new concepts and/or organizations doing its very best to provide accurate health information with passion, dedication, and integrity. Just like yesterday at Chef Jessie's in Rockwell, I got to know about Hi-Precision Diagnostic's Panorama™ Prenatal Screen.

When I was pregnant with the twins, I actually didn't know I was carrying twins. I was bleeding during that time so my OB Gyne requested that I undergo transvaginal ultrasound. I'm not a fan of transvaginal ultrasound because it's painful and uncomfortable. Unlike transvaginal ultrasound, Panorama is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT), which may be done in a single inoffice visit. As you will not be exposed to any extraneous elements, it is absolutely safe for you and your baby.

The traditional ultrasound also wasn't able to detect the gender of Julia. John and I thought we are having twin boys, so we bought clothes and baby accessories in blue and green. The strollers we bought are blue, too, so Julia is always thought of as a boy. We had to spend more because I had to buy my daughter dresses, shoes, slippers, etcera in pink.

Hi-Precision Diagnostic's Panorama™ Prenatal Screen is a non-invasive DNA screening test, which gives essential genetic information about your baby as early as nine weeks into your pregnancy. By knowing the state of your child’s health and gender as early as possible, you can better prepare for your child’s future. Whether you're a first-time mom of 24 or a mom of four expecting another baby, the Panorama Prenatal Screen is for you. By providing a sample of your blood, you will not only know your baby's gender, you will also find out his likelihood of having a chromosomal condition. Babies born to mothers over 35 years old have a higher chance of having certain chromosomal abnormalities such as Down Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. However, it is good to note that certain biological conditions affect women of all ages. A screen test can help determine your baby’s risk of being affected with a specific chromosome condition regardless of age, family issues, or medical history.

Some of your baby's DNA actually crosses into your bloodstream during pregnancy. Panorama Prenatal Screen is the only screen test which can distinguish between fetal and maternal DNA, so that Hi-Precision Diagnostics' laboratory specialists can analyze your baby's DNA using your blood. Panorama screens for a broad panel of chromosome conditions, including Chromosomal Abnormalities, Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, and Microdeletions. More importantly, Panaroma is amazingly accurate, with a 100 percent batting average on fetal sex determination and the lowest reported false negative rate for chromosomal conditions.

With Panorama Prenatal Screen, you will be given informative reports which will allow you to decide on your next course of action for the future health and well-being of your baby. Certainly, this is proactive parenting in the best sense!

About  Hi-Precision Diagnostics (HPD):

Hi-Precision Diagnostics (HPD) is dedicated to providing the highest quality laboratory services, giving its patients proper and accurate information which may have a significant effect on their way of life. With close to two decades of experience, HPD offers the largest network of medical examination and diagnostic facilities in the Philippines. It has over 20 branches in Manila and Cebu with a workforce of more than a thousand.

The vision of Hi-Precision Diagnostics is to develop a team of dedicated individuals working in a complete and modern computerized medical diagnostic facility, providing precise and top quality healthcare for patients through advanced technology and unsurpassed service at reasonable prices.

As such, the organization has become a pioneering force in the field of medical diagnostics in many ways.

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics offers a comprehensive range of medical tests, some of which are not available anywhere else in the country. Its laboratory exams are fully automated, decreasing the risk of human error. HPD offers X-Ray, ECG, 2D Echo with Doppler, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, and Drug Testing services.

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics is at the cutting edge of medical diagnostics, continuously updating its systems and software for the greater good of its patients. Its Laboratory Information System (LIS), for example, features microprocessor-controlled instruments with the ability to provide faster and more accurate results. Archiving of patient data is swift and automatic, foregoing tedious data processing. More importantly, LIS has improved HPD's costeffectiveness, allowing it to peg its services at more affordable rates.

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics is the first medical laboratory in the country to give its patients online access to their laboratory results in a secure platform. Patients welcomed the news with open arms since this feature allows them to view their results as soon as they are available. No need for them to retrieve results physically. They can just go online, view the results, and decide on a course of action immediately. This is specially significant for patients with critical conditions.

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics is one of the few diagnostics organizations to have an app available for both OSX and Android phones. The Hi-Precision Diagnostics App not only lets patients access their laboratory information for free, they may also download it in PDF form. They may also find the HPD branch nearest them, view HPD's doctors' directory, and keep up to date with the latest news and events in HPD. 

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics offers Home Service to individuals who may be too weak to travel to any of its branches. It also has Mobile On-site Services for groups and organizations such as hospitals, clinics, schools, government agencies, insurance companies, and corporations. 

• Hi-Precision Diagnostics is recognized by international certification organizations, ensuring that its systems and processes are up to global standards. Hi-Precision is ISO 9001:2008 Certified while its headquarters are accredited with PNS ISO 15189:2010. 

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