Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) £279

£279 with results in 5 to 7 working days

The Non Invasive Prenatal Test is one of the most advanced and reassuring ways to understand your pregnancy early on. From just 10 weeks of pregnancy, this simple blood test can provide highly accurate screening for the most common chromosomal conditions, offering clarity when it matters most.

Only a small blood sample from the mother is needed. No needles for the baby. No invasive procedures. No risk to your pregnancy.

Inside your blood, tiny fragments of your baby’s DNA are naturally present. This test carefully analyses that genetic material to assess the likelihood of specific chromosomal conditions, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.

It screens for:

• Down Syndrome
• Edwards Syndrome
• Patau Syndrome

These conditions are caused by an extra copy of a chromosome and can affect development and health in different ways. Early knowledge can help you prepare, plan, and receive the right medical support.

Why Choose the NIPT?

What makes this test so powerful is the technology behind it. Using advanced Next Generation Sequencing and sophisticated bioinformatics, it analyses cell free foetal DNA with exceptional precision. It is a modern scientific approach designed to deliver highly reliable screening without invasive procedures.

Two clear options are available, depending on how much insight you want.

• NIPT Basic is priced from £279 and focuses on the three most common chromosomal conditions listed above. It provides essential reassurance during early pregnancy.
• NIPT Plus, priced from £349, includes everything in the Basic package and expands the screening significantly. It also checks for sex chromosome variations such as Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Triple X syndrome, and XYY syndrome, along with a wide range of microdeletion and microduplication syndromes including DiGeorge syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, Cri du Chat syndrome, and more. In total, it screens for over 90 additional rare conditions, offering an even deeper level of insight.

This test is suitable for a wide range of expectant parents. It is often chosen by women aged 35 and over, those with higher risk pregnancy results, IVF pregnancies, individuals with a history of miscarriage, or anyone who simply wants early reassurance without invasive testing.

Benefits of the NIPT

The benefits are clear and meaningful.

• Highly accurate screening with detection rates of 99.9 percent for major trisomies
• Completely safe with no risk to mother or baby
• Early testing from 10 weeks of pregnancy
• Fast results in 5 to 7 working days from sample arrival at the laboratory
• Clear reporting designed to be easy to understand
• Optional baby gender information included at no additional cost

How Does NIPT Work?

The process is simple from start to finish. You order your test, arrange a blood draw with a qualified medical professional, and send your sample to the laboratory using the prepaid return kit. Once received, advanced laboratory analysis and data interpretation are carried out before your confidential results are delivered directly to you.

The sample required is straightforward. Two small blood tubes are collected from the mother by a trained professional such as a doctor or nurse. If needed, a home visit can be arranged for convenience in certain locations.

Every kit includes everything needed for the process. You will receive blood collection tubes, full instructions, consent forms, and a prepaid courier return envelope to send your sample securely.

It is important to understand that this is a screening test, not a diagnostic test. A high risk result does not confirm a condition. Instead, it indicates that further medical consultation and possible diagnostic testing may be recommended by your healthcare provider.

For complete reassurance, some parents choose to combine services in a premium package. This can include the expanded NIPT Plus screening together with non invasive prenatal paternity testing and optional baby gender information, all from a single blood sample collected at 10 weeks or more.

Many people choose this test because pregnancy can feel uncertain, especially in the early stages. Having clear and early insight can provide emotional relief and help you feel more prepared for the journey ahead.

If results indicate a higher chance of a chromosomal condition, it is essential to speak with a midwife or doctor who can guide you through the next steps and explain confirmatory testing options if required.

Important information about the NIPT

• This test is not diagnostic. It estimates risk based on genetic screening.
• It can be taken from 10 weeks of pregnancy.
• It is completely safe and non invasive.
• Results are typically available within 5 to 7 working days.
• It requires only a maternal blood sample.
• Baby gender can be included if requested.
• Accuracy for major trisomies is extremely high at around 99.9 percent.
• It does not detect all genetic conditions, only those linked to chromosomal abnormalities and selected syndromes depending on the package.
• Twin pregnancies are eligible from 12 weeks with specific considerations.

Choosing prenatal screening is a personal decision, this test is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and early insight using some of the most advanced genetic technology available today.

Other Non Invasive Prenatal Tests

Other Non Invasive Prenatal Tests include a Prenatal Paternity Test available from 7 weeks of pregnancy, offering a safe and accurate way to confirm biological fatherhood through a simple blood sample. We also offer an Early Baby Gender Test, which is up to 99.5 percent accurate and can be taken from 7 weeks of pregnancy.