Gender Blood Test
posted 7th November 2022
Quick, accurate and safe test
Boy or girl? Find out the baby's gender as early as the 8th week of pregnancy.
The only way to scientifically determine the gender of your baby - at a much earlier stage of your pregnancy - is with a baby gender DNA test.
- Simple blood collection methods
- 100% safe. There is no risk of miscarriage
- Award-winning UK laboratory
The gender baby test is a non-invasive DNA test, which means that there is no risk to the mother or the unborn child when taking this test. A blood sample is all that is needed, which is usually taken from the mother's arm. However, the mother must be at least 8 weeks' pregnant to ensure that any Y chromosome present is at a detectable level.
The results will be available in 4 or 7 working days.
How does the baby gender test work?
The gender test requires a blood sample from the mother. This blood sample is processed to determine if a foetal DNA is present within the mother's bloodstream. Our DNA scientists use a laboratory technique called Next Generation Sequencing to analyse the expectant mother's blood and look for any Y-chromosomal DNA.
Everyone 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. As the Y chromosome is male-specific, the detection of a Y chromosome is indicative of a male child. If foetal DNA is detected without a Y chromosome it is indicative of a female child.
Please note that the results of the baby gender DNA test are for information purposes to help with planning for your baby's arrival. Knowledge of the gender of the baby can help when preparing baby showers, decorating nurseries and buying clothes, etc. The results of this test are not to be used for the purpose of gender selection.
Receive the results in 7 working days for £229 or upgrade to an express 4-day service for an additional £75.
