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Learn more about FNAIT diagnosis after birth, including common symptoms and tests used to confirm the diagnosis.

Learn more about how FNAIT is diagnosed during pregnancy, the types of tests involved and what you can expect throughout the process.

Both conditions can both affect blood platelets and cause similar symptoms, but they are separate diagnoses with different treatments.

Learn more about how the accuracy of blood platelet tests to diagnose FNAIT can change depending on when a blood sample is taken.

Learn more about how to prepare for and what to expect during an appointment for platelet immunology testing.

For women with a history of FNAIT, the risk in a subsequent infant is higher, which is why diagnosis matters even years after birth.

Being prepared to clearly and quickly communicate your history can help make sure your visit goes more smoothly. 

Managing FNAIT usually means staying in close contact with your care team, and telehealth can make this easier.

FNAIT symptoms can be similar to those of cardiac distress, but doctors can order specific tests to confirm the diagnosis.

As scientists search for more targeted ways to prevent and treat FNAIT, many are looking into a protein called the neonatal Fc receptor.