Baby Gender Test
What is it?
A Baby Gender Test can be performed as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy and is used to determine the gender of an unborn baby while the mother is still pregnant.
The test is 100% risk free for mother and baby, with only a blood sample required from the mother.
Our Baby Gender Test uses state-of-the-art processes to identify foetal DNA within the mother’s blood sample and determine whether any Y-chromosomal DNA is present.
If a Y chromosome is present, this is indicative of a male child. If a Y chromosome is not present, this
is indicative of a female child.
Why is this test useful?
The test is useful for expectant parents who:
- Want to find out the gender of their baby before their scheduled ultrasound appointment
- Want to confirm that the findings of the ultrasound technician were correct
- Are simply curious to know the gender of their baby so that they can prepare the nursery, buy clothes etc.
Although ultrasound scans are commonly used to determine the gender of an unborn baby between weeks 19 and 20 of pregnancy, these scans are not always correct.
This is because if the ultrasound technician cannot get a clear view of the baby’s genitals, it may not be possible to confirm whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
A Baby Gender Test using a sample of the mother’s blood is the only 100% accurate and reliable way to find out the gender of an unborn baby.
How do we know if the baby is a boy or a girl?
The Baby Gender Test requires a blood sample from the mother, which is processed and analysed using Next Generation Sequencing to determine if foetal DNA with a Y chromosome is present within the mother’s bloodstream.
Every human being has a pair of sex chromosomes in each cell. The Y chromosome is present in males, who have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
Therefore, the detection of a Y chromosome in the mother’s bloodstream is indicative of a male child.
Samples required
The test requires a venous blood sample to be collected from the mother by a nurse or phlebotomist.
Following collection, blood samples must be returned as soon as possible to reduce the risk of the mother’s blood sample degrading, and to prevent any delays to the testing process.
Price £165.00
Results
The results of the test will show whether any Y-chromosomal DNA was present in the foetal
DNA sample.
The results of the test will show whether any Y-chromosomal DNA was present in the foetal
DNA sample.
- This indicates that the baby is a boy
If foetal DNA is detected without a Y chromosome…
- This indicates that the baby is a girl
Accuracy
The results are 100% accurate and reliable based on the samples received at the laboratory.
However, for the highest chance of a conclusive result, the mother must be at least 8 weeks’ pregnant to ensure there is enough foetal DNA for the Y chromosome (if present) to be at a detectable level.
Our DNA testing services are delivered through an accredited partner laboratory that meets the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 international quality standard.
For all general enquiries or requests please contact us using the email above. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
129 Whitfield Street London, W1T 5EQ
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
02035323471
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