3-7 working days.<\/span><\/p>\nNIPT is a great option if you have been identified as having a high chance of your baby having Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s Syndromes, but do not want to immediately have further invasive tests that could potentially endanger your baby. It’s also great if you simply want the option to screen for more conditions or to know the possible sex of your baby as soon as possible, to enable you to be prepared for whatever parenthood might bring your way.<\/p>\n
The NHS do offer some women NIPT, however they are not able to provide them to everybody, and this is why many customers opt to take the test privately.<\/p>\n
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The Future Health NIPT and NIPT+<\/h2>\n
The NIPT looks at the chromosomes within the baby\u2019s DNA. This means it can detect likely chromosomal conditions.<\/p>\n
There are two levels of Future Health NIPT available. The standard NIPT looks for Down\u2019s, Edwards\u2019 and Patau\u2019s syndromes. It also provides parents with the choice to receive information about the potential presence of sex chromosome conditions and whether the identified sex chromosomes suggest the likelihood of the baby being an X(female) or XY (male).<\/p>\n
You can choose to have a more comprehensive screening for your baby by opting for Future Health NIPT+. NIPT+ screens 22 chromosomal pairs, including 13, 18 and 21 included in the NIPT. This can provide you with an even greater insight into your baby’s health from an early stage of gestation.<\/p>\n
Please contact our team to discuss\u00a0your\u00a0options.<\/p>\n
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Sex Confirmation<\/h2>\n
The earliest you can have a scan to check your baby\u2019s sex is around 16 weeks. An NIPT can be taken from as early as 10 weeks, with the results arriving just 3-7 working days later. Having an NIPT as part of your first scan appointment provides you with a more rounded introduction to your baby, with an earlier possible insight into what the sex is\u00a0likely\u00a0to\u00a0be.<\/p>\n
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How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n
It is important that we confirm that you are 10 weeks pregnant prior to carrying out the test, to ensure the results are valid. All Hey Baby NIPT services include a complimentary scan to confirm your gestational age.<\/p>\n
Our experienced Phlebotomist will then take one tube of blood from your arm and send it to the laboratory; the whole process takes less than 20 minutes. The laboratory will then analyse the DNA to determine which belongs to you and which is from the placenta (baby\u2019s DNA). We will then contact you with your results within 3-7 working days.<\/p>\n
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What If The Test Finds Something?<\/h2>\n
If the test shows that any of the conditions may be present, we will arrange for a Genetic Counsellor to contact you to discuss the results. Genetic Counsellors are specially trained professionals who will explain exactly what the results mean and talk through all the options available to you with total sensitivity and empathy.<\/p>\n
N.B.<\/strong> Future Health NIPT is a screening test and although false positive\/negative results are rare, they can occur. Invasive testing methods would still be recommended for confirmation\u00a0purposes.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” custom_padding=”33px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n
You can access this test through Hey Baby 4D Preston and depending on your requirement this can vary from \u00a3299 to \u00a3409, which includes either a Early Reassurance Scan or Reassurance Scan (depending on the gestation of your\u00a0pregnancy).<\/p>\n
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The Test Is Not Suitable if:<\/h2>\n\n- You are a recipient of an organ or bone marrow transplant.<\/li>\n
- You have received any treatment involving the transfusion of heterologous cells in the last 12 months, for example a white cell blood transfusion or stem cell therapy.<\/li>\n
- You have cancer.<\/li>\n
- You carry a chromosomal imbalance (eg. aneuploidy, chromosomal deletion, mosaicism).<\/li>\n
- Your pregnancy has three or more foetuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Finding Hey Baby 4D Preston<\/h4>\n
By Public Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- By train<\/strong>: The nearest major station is Preston railway station. From there it\u2019s about a 4\u20135 minute walk to our clinic<\/li>\n
- By bus<\/strong>: Many local buses stop very close \u2014 including services 1, 41, 61, 125, 280 (among others). Use stops like Ring Way (\u2248 3 minutes\u2019 walk) or Corporation Street \/ Railway Station stop (\u2248 4 minutes\u2019 walk) for easiest access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once you step off at the appropriate stop:<\/p>\n
\n- From Ring Way<\/strong>: walk approximately 150\u2013200 metres to Lune Street.<\/li>\n
- From Preston railway station \/ Corporation Street stop<\/strong>: exit the station (or bus), turn towards the city centre and walk down Corporation Street into the area around Lune Street, following pedestrian signs (or map) to number 37.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By Car or Taxi \/ Driving<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re driving, or coming by taxi, aim for Lune Street, PR1 2NN<\/strong> in central Preston. Lune Street lies within a short walking distance from the railway station and the city-centre bus stops, so once you’re on Lune Street (or nearby) you are already close \u2014 look for the clinic signage.<\/p>\nIf you are arriving from outside Preston:<\/p>\n
\n- From the motorway network (e.g. via the M6 \/ M55), follow the local signs toward Preston City Centre<\/li>\n
- Once in the city, aim to reach the central area around the old town \/ city centre \u2014 Lune Street is just a short distance from the heart of Preston, and near major public-transport hubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A taxi dropped at \u201cPreston Railway Station\u201d or \u201cRailway Station \/ Ring Way\u201d stop will leave you within 3\u20135 minutes\u2019 walk of the clinic.<\/p>\n
Local Landmarks & What to Look For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The clinic is on Lune Street<\/strong>, right in the city centre of Preston \u2014 very close to the central transport links.<\/li>\n
- A well-known nearby landmark is the old Corn Exchange, Preston building, which is also on (or very near) Lune Street<\/strong> and may help as visual reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Thank you for your interest.<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnline bookings are not open yet as our clinic is preparing to welcome patients.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re excited to open our doors in Spring 2026. Please check back soon for updates.<\/p>\n
Sign up to our waitlist.<\/p>\n
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