Early Baby Gender Blood Test

Understanding the Early Baby Gender Blood Test What is an Early Baby Gender Blood Test? The Early Baby Gender Blood Test is a safe and effective way to determine your baby's sex as early as 6... Read more

Understanding the Early Baby Gender Blood Test

What is an Early Baby Gender Blood Test?

The Early Baby Gender Blood Test is a safe and effective way to determine your baby's sex as early as 6 weeks into pregnancy. This non-invasive test works by analysing the mother's blood for the presence of Y chromosomes. If the Y chromosome is detected, it indicates a baby boy; otherwise, it's a girl. Because it's based on DNA analysis, this test is known for its high accuracy rate, making it an excellent choice for expectant parents eager to know the gender early.

Why Choose an Early Baby Gender Blood Test?

Choosing the Early Baby Gender Blood Test means getting crucial information sooner rather than later. This is not just about curiosity; it allows parents to plan and prepare for their baby's arrival. Additionally, understanding the baby's gender can enhance bonding experiences during pregnancy. However, parents can also choose to keep this information a surprise until birth. It’s a pivotal moment that can add excitement and joy to the pregnancy journey.

How Does the Test Work?

The process for the Early Baby Gender Blood Test is straightforward and convenient. First, a simple blood sample is taken from the mother. This sample is then sent to a lab specialising in prenatal testing. The laboratory will analyse the sample to detect fetal DNA. Results are usually available within a week, providing parents with a timely and accurate answer about their baby's gender. So, it’s a quick and easy procedure that offers peace of mind and a clearer understanding of what to expect.

Our prenatal blood test checks the DNA of your baby from just 6 weeks to identify their gender with SAME DAY Results*.

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A fast, accurate, reliable and affordable foetal DNA based gender test. Find out the gender of your baby from just 6 weeks!

Fast and reliable results
Starting at 6 weeks into pregnancy
99.9% accurate DNA-based blood test
Administered by Goodbody phlebotomist
Processed in UK Laboratory

How to book a test:

Step 1: Book an appointment at a Goodbody Clinic of your choice

Step 2: Visit your chosen clinic where our trained healthcare professional will collect your blood sample using the kit we provide

Step 3: *Receive your result the SAME DAY the sample arrives at the lab if received before 10am. If received after 10am, results available within 2 working days.

Important:

You must ensure you are at least 6 weeks pregnant at the time of taking the test, ideally waiting until 8-10 weeks. If you take the test too early, there will not be enough DNA in your blood sample from the baby to analyse and ascertain the gender. If you are not sure, we recommend using a gestation calculator such as this NHS calculator or waiting a few more weeks for your appointment. Goodbody will issue you a test kit which must be brought to the appointment.

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