What NIPT Advance screens for
- Down’s syndrome (trisomy 21)
- Edwards’ syndrome (trisomy 18)
- Patau’s syndrome (trisomy 13)
- Sex chromosome conditions: Turner, Klinefelter, Jacobs (XYY) and Triple X
- Baby’s sex (optional)
- 6 common microdeletions
How it works
From 10 weeks, a trained clinician takes a blood sample from your arm at our clinic at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon. It takes about 15 minutes and you don’t need to fast. Bring a scan report confirming your dates if you have one. Your report usually arrives about 5 working days after your sample is received.
Included in every NIPT
- 15-minute visitA clinician takes your blood sample at our Croydon clinic.
- Your written reportClear lower-chance or higher-chance results for each condition.
- Baby’s sex, if you want itIncluded at no extra cost. Just tell us if you’d rather not know.
- Support with your resultWe explain your report and help with next steps if you need them.
What your report looks like
Example only| Screened for 2 | Result 3 |
|---|---|
| Trisomy 21Down’s syndrome | Lower chance |
| Trisomy 18Edwards’ syndrome | Lower chance |
| Trisomy 13Patau’s syndrome | Lower chance |
| Sex chromosomesTurner, Klinefelter, XYY, Triple X | Lower chance |
| Microdeletions6 common microdeletions | Lower chance |
| Baby’s sexOnly if requested | Shown here 4 |
- Fetal fraction: how much of the DNA in your sample comes from the pregnancy. If it’s too low, the test can’t give a result and a second sample is usually taken.
- Screened for: the conditions your chosen NIPT covers.
- Lower or higher chance: most results are lower chance. A higher-chance result isn’t a diagnosis. We’ll explain it and your next steps. Results explained.
- Baby’s sex: only included if you ask, and can be sent separately for a gender reveal.
Illustration only. Your actual report layout may differ.
Keep the surprise
Tell us when you book and we’ll leave your baby’s sex off your main report and send it separately, to you or to someone you choose, like your baker or party planner. Or leave it off entirely if you’d rather wait until birth.
Understanding your result
You’ll get a lower-chance or higher-chance result for each condition. A higher-chance result isn’t a diagnosis: we’ll explain it and your next steps, and your NHS maternity team can arrange a diagnostic test such as CVS or amniocentesis. NIPT results explained.
Compare all NIPT tests
| What’s screened | Most chosenStandard£295 | Advance£345 | Widest screenAbsolute£425 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down’s syndrome (trisomy 21) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edwards’ syndrome (trisomy 18) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patau’s syndrome (trisomy 13) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sex chromosome conditions: Turner, Klinefelter, Jacobs (XYY) and Triple X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Baby’s sex (optional) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 common microdeletions | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 92 microdeletions | – | – | ✓ |
| Results in about 5 working days | Book | Book | Book |
Is NIPT right for me?
Is NIPT right for me?
Tick anything that applies. If nothing does, NIPT should be suitable for you.
Questions
How much is NIPT Advance?
NIPT Advance costs £345 at our Croydon clinic, including the blood draw and your report.
When can I have it?
From 10 weeks of pregnancy.
How long do results take?
About 5 working days after your sample is received.
Can I find out my baby’s sex?
Yes, at no extra cost, if you choose to. We can also send it separately for a gender reveal.
What if the test can’t give a result?
Occasionally there isn’t enough pregnancy DNA in the sample. A second sample is usually taken, and most then give a result.
How accurate is microdeletion screening?
Less accurate than screening for the main trisomies. A higher-chance microdeletion result is more likely to be a false positive, so a diagnostic test is always needed to confirm it.
Pair your NIPT with a 10 week scan (£135) to see your baby and confirm your dates.