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Our Early Gender Blood Test is a simple, non invasive blood test that can determine the sex of your baby from as early as 6 weeks\u2019 gestation. The test works by analysing foetal DNA present in the mother\u2019s bloodstream. If the male chromosome Y is detected, the result indicates a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, the result indicates a girl.<\/p>\n
This test uses the same underlying DNA analysis principles as NIPT testing but is focused solely on early gender determination.<\/p>\n
Appointment duration<\/strong>: Approximately 15 minutes<\/p>\n (Secure your booking with just a \u00a320 deposit. Settle the balance on the day of your visit)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hey Baby 4D highly recommends having a dating scan ahead of the test. This is to ensure that your pregnancy is viable, and to confirm the gestation of your pregnancy. Additionally, we will check for multiple pregnancies \u2013 all of these things can affect your test results.<\/p>\n Hey Baby 4D strongly recommends having a dating scan before the blood sample is taken. 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This test analyses a sample of your blood to check for the presence or absence of the male Y chromosome, allowing early gender determination.<\/p>\n Yes. This is a non invasive blood test and is safe for both mum and baby.<\/p>\n No. Foetal DNA from previous pregnancies clears naturally from the bloodstream shortly after birth.<\/p>\n If Y chromosome DNA is detected, it confirms that at least one baby is a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, the result indicates girls. The test cannot determine individual gender for each baby in non identical multiples.<\/p>\n No. This is a DNA based test and hormone levels do not affect the outcome.<\/p>\n Results are typically emailed within 2 to 3 working days from the date your sample is processed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Scan Long Description Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”87%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”25px|3%||3%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_text_color=”gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” header_line_height=”1.4em” max_width=”600px” custom_margin=”||-29px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ 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_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font_size=”21px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” animation_style=”flip” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”justified” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ 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_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font_size=”21px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” animation_style=”flip” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”justified” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ 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_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#EE75AB” header_3_font_size=”21px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” animation_style=”flip” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”justified” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-29f2f3e8-7482-40c6-9f32-4d689365f516%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n How much blood is taken?<\/strong><\/p>\n Approximately 8 ml of blood is taken; this is placed into a special tube for transportation to the laboratory.<\/p>\n How long is the appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n The appointment is approximately 15 minuets long. Please ensure to arrive early to complete any necessary paperwork that may be outstanding.<\/p>\n What if I’m scared of needles?<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s completely understandable to feel anxious about needles, but please be assured that you are in good hands. Our phlebotomist is experienced and compassionate, and they are here to support you every step of the way. Upon arrival to the clinic, please communicate your concerns to our phlebotomist who will take extra care when carrying out the blood draw.<\/p>\n What if you can’t get a blood sample on the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n Occasionally, we may encounter difficulty in obtaining a blood sample from you. There can be various reasons for this, including insufficient hydration, feeling cold, or having undergone another blood test recently.\u00a0 We’ll always offer you another appointment so that we can make another attempt at obtaining the sample.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Finding Hey Baby 4D Southend” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ width=”87%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”25px|3%||3%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||” custom_padding_phone=”” global_module=”580″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scan Long Description Header” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”1em” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”rgba(238,117,171,0.98)” header_4_font_size=”25px” width=”80%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” animation_style=”flip” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”justified” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are based in Warrior House on Southchurch Road, just a 5 minute walk from Victoria Shopping Centre. 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