A doctor may suggest a noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT) to screen for chromosomal disorders and genetic conditions in a fetus: 

• Accuracy: NIPT is more accurate than the first pregnancy screening test. 

• Safety: NIPT is safe and doesn't pose a risk to the fetus. 

• Convenience: NIPT is a blood test that can be done as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy. 

• Predictive: NIPT can provide information about the risk of conditions like Down syndrome, trisomy 13, and trisomy 18. 

• Sex determination: NIPT can also predict the fetus's sex with high accuracy. 

• Recommended for high-risk pregnancies: NIPT is recommended for women who are over 35, have a prior affected pregnancy, or have a family history of a genetic disorder.