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Early Gender Blood Test

Discover your baby’s gender from as early as 6 weeks gestation.

What to expect from your gender blood test

Want to know if you’re having a boy or a girl? This result normally comes after 15 weeks for expectant parents, but with our Early Gender Blood Test, you can learn the gender of your baby from as soon as 6 weeks’ gestation.

The gender blood test is a simple blood test like you’d have had previously, and within 2-5 days of your appointment, you’ll be able to learn what gender your baby is most likely to be (to 99% accuracy). You can then start planning a gender reveal party, or learn the result as soon as it’s available and start getting excited for the arrival of your baby!

All of our gender reveal blood tests are carried out by experienced midwife sonographers at our safe, professional Colchester-based clinic. We make sure that every family who walks through our doors is met with kindness and empathy, and you’ll be sure to leave feeling reassured in these early stages of pregnancy.

Early Gender Blood Test Only: £129

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Early Gender Blood Test + Early Dating Scan: £179

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Choose the gender blood test most suitable for you

In order for your gender reveal blood test to be reliable, we need to ensure that you’re at least 6 weeks pregnant. That’s why we offer two types of appointment, depending on whether you’ve already had a scan confirming the pregnancy:

  
      Early Gender Blood Test Only
    
      Blood Test + Early Dating Scan
    
      Appointment Length
    
15 Minutes
30 Minutes

      Baby Scan (including location, measurements, single or multiple pregnancy, and heartbeat)
    
      Gender Confirmation
    
      Price
    
£129
£179

      *Results are typically returned within 3–5 working days.

If you book the Early Gender Blood Test Only with us, we will need evidence of a recent scan confirming that you are at least 6 weeks pregnant. Without this, we may need to reschedule your scan appointment.

What will happen during your Early Gender Blood Test?

We know that the early stages of pregnancy can be filled with excitement and anxiety in equal measure. That’s why all of our services are carried out by our experienced midwife sonographer-led team, in a calming, safe private clinic.

When you join us for a gender reveal blood test, your appointment will look like this:

Arrival: When you first get to our Colchester clinic, we’ll greet you and sign you in. If you have booked the blood test only, we’ll then need to confirm that you’ve already had a recent scan – typically through a scan report you will bring with you. If you’ve booked a gender blood test and early dating scan, your scan will be carried out first, and then the blood test will take place if we can confirm you are over 6 weeks into gestation.
Blood test: Our friendly team member will then take you through to our private rooms, to take a small sample of your blood. This is taken from your arm, and is perfectly safe for your baby.
Analysis: Once we have your blood sample, we’ll send this off to our laboratory for testing. The blood analysis is looking for the presence or absence of the male Y chromosome. If it’s detected, you’re expecting a boy! If no Y chromosome is present, you’ll have a baby girl! These results should be emailed to you in 2-5 days following your appointment.

Meet our friendly team and the Sonographer
who will carry out your Early Gender Blood Test

It’s normal to feel anxious or vulnerable in the very early stages of pregnancy. To help expectant parents relax, our midwife sonographer-led team welcomes you with empathy and kindness from the moment you walk through our doors. Each member of our team helps to create a reassuring environment at our Colchester clinic, and we each bring unique specialisms in ultrasound, infant feeding, and antenatal education – providing you with a holistic support network to answer any early questions that you might have.

Emma

Director & Lead Midwife
Sonographer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Shauna

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner, Lactation Consultant & Baby Massage Instructor

Teri

Midwife, Author, Lecturer, Birth Educator

GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM

Our Early Gender Blood Test is ideal for you if:

You want to learn the gender of your baby from as soon as 6 weeks’ gestation

You want to have the test carried out in a safe, clinician-led environment in the heart of Colchester

You’re looking for reassurance from an experienced team of trained midwife sonographers

You want complete support from the start of your pregnancy through to your full term

Expectant parents choose us because we:

Offer complimentary services from early blood tests through to infant feeding consultations after your baby is born

Provide a warm, welcoming environment led by professionals who can share advice and guidance

Validate our services with qualifications and high-quality professionalism

Can refer you to local clinics or NHS trusts if necessary through our strong relationship network

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Early Gender
Blood Test

£129

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Early Gender Blood Test
+ Early Dating Scan

£179

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PLEASE NOTE:

The Early Gender Blood Test is a private, non-invasive test for early gender determination only. It does not replace your NHS care, NHS dating scan, anomaly scan or any recommended antenatal screening.

If you are experiencing pain, bleeding, or any concerning symptoms, please contact your GP, midwife, local Early Pregnancy Unit, maternity triage or NHS 111 for medical advice.

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FAQ's

Why do I need a scan first, and can I book my scan elsewhere?

A scan helps confirm that you are far enough along for the test to be carried out accurately (you must be at least 6 weeks pregnant). If the test is done too early, there may not be enough fetal DNA in your blood sample, which could affect the result.

The scan also helps confirm pregnancy location, viability, gestation and whether you are expecting a single or multiple pregnancy.

You’re more than welcome to have this initial scan elsewhere. If you have already had a recent scan elsewhere, you can book the Early Gender Blood Test Only appointment. We will need to see a copy of your scan report confirming your gestation before the blood test is carried out.

How does the gender blood test work, and is it safe?

During pregnancy, small amounts of the baby’s DNA circulate in your bloodstream. The test analyses your blood sample for the presence or absence of the male Y chromosome. If the Y chromosome is detected, the result indicates a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, the result indicates a girl.

This is a non-invasive test with blood taken from your arm, and it poses no risk to you or your baby.

How long do results take?

Results are usually emailed within 2–5 working days once your sample has been received and processed by the laboratory. Results may occasionally take slightly longer during busy periods, bank holidays or postal delays.

What if I am expecting twins?

If a Y chromosome is detected, this indicates that at least one baby is a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, this indicates girls. The test cannot identify the individual gender of each baby in non-identical multiple pregnancies.

Will a previous pregnancy with a boy affect my result?

No. Fetal DNA from previous pregnancies clears naturally from the bloodstream after pregnancy, so a previous boy pregnancy should not affect your result.

How can I prepare for my gender blood test?

Please drink plenty of water before your appointment, as being well hydrated can make it easier to obtain a blood sample.

We recommend wearing loose or comfortable clothing so your arm can be accessed easily. Please let us know if you are taking blood-thinning medication or if you feel nervous about blood tests so we can support you.