NIPT Testing
Hey Baby 4D Stalybridge is a boutique private ultrasound clinic based near St Andrews House Medical Centre

What is NIPT Screening?
A Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is a simple blood test, taken from the mother, from as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy. The test picks up the baby’s DNA within the mother’s bloodstream, and, once it is analysed, this DNA can reveal a treasure trove of important information about your baby, including what its gender is likely to be and it can give an indication as to whether certain chromosomal conditions are likely to be present.
Please note: results will take between 5-7 working days upon receipt at the laboratory.
Are NIPT Tests available on the NHS?
It’s a great option if you have been identified as having a high chance of your baby having Down's Syndrome, but do not want to immediately have further tests that could potentially endanger your baby. It's also great if you simply want the option to screen for more conditions or to know the possible sex of your baby as soon as possible, to enable you to be prepared for whatever parenthood might bring your way.
The Vision Test
What is it and what does it test for?
When a woman is pregnant, the baby's DNA can be detected in her bloodstream. The NIPT test looks at the chromosomes within the baby's DNA. This means it can detect likely chromosomal conditions. There are four levels of the Vision test available. The standard test looks for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's syndromes, as well as giving parents the option to receive information about whether there are possibly any sex chromosome conditions present, and also whether the detected sex chromosomes means the baby is likely to be a XX (girl) or XY (boy).
You can upgrade to Vision+ (which also screens for 6 microdeletion syndromes), Vision Total (which screens for aneuploidy for all chromosomal pairs), or Vision Total + (which screens all chromosomes for aneuploidy and also screens for 6 microdeletion syndromes). Please contact our team to discuss your options.
Gender Confirmation
How does it work?
It is important that we confirm that you are 10 weeks pregnant prior to carrying out the test, to ensure the results are valid. All Hey Baby NIPT services include a complimentary scan to confirm your gestational age. Our experienced Phlebotomist will then take one tube of blood from your arm and send it to the laboratory; the whole process takes less than 20 minutes. The laboratory will then analyse the DNA to determine which belongs to you and which is from the placenta (baby's DNA). We will then contact you with your results within 5-7 working days. Click here to book your NIPT test or call us on 0161 304 9960 for more information.
What if the test finds something?
How much does it cost?
The Vision Test normally costs £495 when purchased directly. You can access this test through Hey Baby 4D for just £450, which includes a free Early Reassurance Scan (worth £65). You may also be eligible for further discounts from other Hey Baby services.
Please note: results will take between 5-7 working days upon receipt at the laboratory.
For more information on NIPT screening with Hey Baby 4D stalybridge or to book an appointment, please call us on 0161 304 9960