Trimester Pregnancy Care
Your Pregnancy - Our Priority
We specialise in Fertility, Pregnancy, NIPT and Womens Pathology Testing
Welcome to Trimester Pregnancy & Pathology Services.
Routine NHS screening takes place between 12 and 14 weeks so many families opt for NIPT testing as it can be taken as early as 10 weeks and, is a more detailed and complementary screening tool for many genetic disorders that are not routinely analysed with current NHS technology.
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NIPT provides you with a clearer picture of the risk of your pregnancy being affected by a chromosome abnormality or single genetic disorder.
We have a range of pathology testing services inc; Fertility, Pregnancy, NIPT and Paternity NIPT Blood tests.
If you cant find what you need here, visit our partner website and view the range of health and wellbeing tests on offer at www.bookabloodtest.com where you can arrange to test at one of our nationwide clinics or even a home visit. We also offer Private Consultations that are designed to support and enhance your pathology experience so Book your Blood Test Today.
NIPT Explained
From choosing a blood test to receiving your results, we are
here every step of the way.
It really is that simple.
A Dedicated Team of Professionals Here to Serve You
Reduce the wait times for NHS appointments and turn your anxieties into reliable information to help you make informed choices.
If you are unsure which is the the best method of antenatal screening for you discuss it with your midwife or obstetrician or simply get in touch with us.
Pre-Consultation
Unrivalled support to decide which test is right for you.
Why take a NIPT test?
This safe method of screening is used to enhance the depth of testing without adding any risk to your baby and does not replace your routine NHS Antenatal Care. The NHS Combined Screening has a high false positive rate compared to NIPT testing, and if given a 'higher chance' result, you will be asked to undergo further 'invasive' testing, which is often a very worrying time for parents.
According to NICE guidance, a NIPT Test is the next recommended step before moving to diagnostic testing by Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or Amniocentesis. Because both of these are 'invasive 'methods they come with increased risk of miscarriage. Therefore, many parents opt straight for NIPT as the reliability and accuracy of this screening method is recognised as being superior to NHS combined screening.
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However, NIPT tests are NOT diagnostic tests and the results alone must never be used to make critical decisions, you should always consult your care provider to discuss your results and plan further care.
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NIPT
Screening is available in one of our clinics or a with a home testing kit.
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We offer multiple clinic locations across the UK to Book Your Blood Test and a nationwide home testing service (* T&C's apply) supplying Non Invasive Prenatal and other laboratory tests for both single and twin pregnancy.
Using the most advanced screening methods on a small maternal blood sample taken from the mothers arm. starting from 10 weeks our wide range of NIPT's are used to screen for the risk of genetic disorders such as Down’s Syndrome and many other significant chromosome, microdeletion and genetic conditions.
NIPT testing works as complementary screening for several life-altering genetic disorders that are not routinely analysed with current NHS technology, allowing for a clearer picture of the risk of your pregnancy being affected by genetic disorders.
Gender determination is available on ALL tests.
Choose from the full Prenatalsafe range, the 4 most popular are:
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Prenatalsafe 3 - results in 3 working days
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Prenatalsafe 5- results from 3 working days
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Prenatalsafe Karyo - results from 10 working days
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Prenatalsafe Complete Plus - results from 15 working days
- * Please read T & C's thoroughly
Results are dependant on the depth and level of screening taken and can take from between 3 to 15 working days. (please note this is after arrival at the testing laboratory).
Fast results, always assessed and reported by medical professionals - NIPT test results start from 3* working days in our UK and EU based laboratories. T & C's apply
Paternity Testing During Pregnancy
Test benefits are;
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Analyses your baby's DNA
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Tests for up to 2 Potential fathers
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Confirms the father's identity before the birth
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Non-invasive (no risk to your baby)
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The test can be performed from 9 weeks of gestation
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Baby's Gender can be confirmed (Optional)
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Uses a maternal blood sample and a cheek swab from the father
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Uses state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing (NGS)
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Over 99.9% accurate
For more detailed information please read our brochure carefully.
The only other way to test for paternity while pregnant, is to collect amniotic fluid via a long needle into the amniotic sac. This is classed as an “invasive” procedure which also presents a risk to the baby, or you can wait and test the baby after the birth.
“Non-invasive” refers to one maternal blood sample. We simply collect the blood sample from the mother’s arm and take a cheek-swab sample from up to 2 potential fathers.
Testimonials
We booked the highest level test due to our age and family history. We are very happy with the whole service and the genetic counselling that was arranged for us after we had our reports. Highly recommend Trimester Pregnancy.
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When is my baby due?
To find your due date, enter the date of the first day of your last period, and click 'calculate' - the calculator will do the rest. Pregnancy normally lasts from 37 weeks to 42 weeks from the first day of your last period.