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Baby Gender Test
From £179.00
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- Available for £179
- Most advanced gender test available, using Next Generation Sequencing
- Results in 5-6 days – or 4 days for an extra £60
- Only a blood sample required from the mother
- 100% safe and risk-free for mother and baby
- Award-winning and UKAS-accredited laboratory
- Test as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy to find out baby’s gender
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This is a prenatal gender test. For our prenatal genetic test, click here
Find out your baby’s gender for just £179
Why is our baby gender test the best available?
For £179 with only a simple blood sample required from the mother, our Baby Gender Test offers a 100% accurate and reliable way to determine the gender of a baby before birth.
Although ultrasound scans are commonly used to determine the gender of an unborn baby between weeks 19 and 20 of pregnancy, these scans are not always correct. This is because if the ultrasound technician cannot get a clear view of the baby’s genitals, it may not be possible to confirm whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
PCR-based and at-home tests are also unreliable. This is because they CANNOT determine whether there is sufficient DNA from the baby in the sample to produce an accurate result. A PCR-based method only looks for the presence or absence of the Y chromosome. This means that, if there is insufficient foetal DNA within the sample, a baby may be determined to be female when, in reality, there is simply too little male DNA to be detected by the test. Alternatively, there might be male DNA contamination, which could mean that the baby is incorrectly determined to be male.
Our Baby Gender Test is the most advanced available, as it uses Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Most importantly, this allows us to determine if there is enough of the baby’s DNA within the sample to accurately determine the gender. If we determine that there is sufficient DNA from the baby for testing to produce an accurate result, we then go on to analyse the sample for the Y chromosome. If a Y chromosome is present, this is indicative of a male child. If a Y chromosome is not present, this is indicative of a female child.
How accurate is a baby gender test?
Our baby gender testing is 100% accurate and reliable based on the samples we receive at our laboratory.
We are also accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025 for our DNA testing.
For the highest chance of a conclusive result, the mother must be at least 8 weeks’ pregnant to ensure there is enough foetal DNA for the Y chromosome (if present) to be at a detectable level.
Boy or girl? Find out as early as the 8th week of pregnancy
Why choose AlphaBiolabs for your baby gender test?
Here are just a few reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs for your baby gender test:
- We offer the most advanced and accurate gender test available, using Next Generation Sequencing
- Test as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy
- ISO 17025 accredited DNA laboratory
- Only a blood sample needed from the mother
- 100% risk-free test for mother and baby
- Blood sample collected at a time and location of your choice – arrange your own sample collection via a medical professional, schedule an appointment at one of our nationwide walk-in centres*, or have an AlphaBiolabs sample collector visit you at a convenient time and location*
- Secure, confidential results in 5-6 days – or 4 days for an extra £60
* Additional charges apply
How can I get a baby gender test?
We’ve done everything we can to make the baby gender testing process as simple as possible.
- Order your test online or call our friendly Customer Services team on 0333 600 1300
- Choose your method of sample collection:
- Arrange an appointment to have your sample collected by a specially-trained clinician at one of our nationwide walk-in centres
- Have one of our sample collectors visit you at a convenient time and location of your choice
- Organise your own blood sample collection by a trained medical professional (e.g. at your doctor’s surgery)
- Receive your secure, confidential results via email
Read reviews from real customers
Alphabiolabs were an incredible company to deal with. They made everything very clear to understand and I felt really looked after and I’m good hands. My bloods were taken in my home, and it’s an experience I’ll hold so close to my heart.
Baby Gender Test customer
on DNA Testing Choice
We are absolutely over the moon to be expecting our second baby boy! We have been so lucky to find AlphaBiolabs, which are the loveliest company and make it possible to find out your baby’s gender earlier than a scan can through a blood test!
Baby Gender Test customer
on DNA Testing Choice
We’ve just found out that we are having a baby boy after having 4 girls! Thank you so much for your professional next day service. I could not recommend this company enough.
Baby Gender Test customer
on DNA Testing Choice
Frequently Asked Questions
The AlphaBiolabs prenatal gender test is the most advanced available, as it uses Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Most importantly, this allows us to determine if there is enough of the baby’s DNA within the sample to accurately determine the gender. If we determine that there is sufficient DNA from the baby for testing to produce an accurate result, we then go on to analyse the sample for the Y chromosome. If a Y chromosome is present, this is indicative of a male child. If a Y chromosome is not present, this is indicative of a female child.
The more common PCR-based and at-home method CANNOT determine whether there is sufficient DNA from the baby to produce an accurate result. A PCR-based method only looks for the presence or absence of the Y chromosome. This means that, if there is insufficient foetal DNA within the sample, a baby may be determined to be female when, in reality, there is simply too little male DNA to be detected by the test. Alternatively, there might be male DNA contamination, which could mean that the baby is incorrectly determined to be male.
NGS testing allows us to analyse the results in greater detail. It ensures that there is enough DNA from the baby, and that the DNA is genuinely from the baby (and not contamination), meaning that we have greater assurance in the result provided.
Every human being 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.
For a baby gender test, the mother’s blood sample is analysed by our in-house geneticists, who use Next Generation Sequencing to determine if foetal DNA with a Y chromosome is present in the mother’s blood stream.
If a Y chromosome is detected, this indicates that the baby is a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, this means that the baby is a girl.
This test requires a blood sample to be collected from the mother by an AlphaBiolabs clinician or another medical professional (e.g. nurse or phlebotomist).
You can choose your preferred method of sample collection from the options below, when placing your order:
- Organise your own sample collection by a trained medical professional (e.g. at your doctor’s surgery
- Arrange an appointment to have your sample collected at one of our nationwide walk-in centres (additional charges apply)
- Arrange an appointment for a professional AlphaBiolabs sample collector to visit you at an address of your choice (additional charges apply)
The mother must be at least 8 weeks’ pregnant to ensure the Y chromosome (if present) is at a detectable level. Otherwise, the test may be inconclusive and may require a recollection.
The Baby Gender Test is 100% safe and risk-free for mother and baby, with only a blood sample from required from the mother.
The results of our Baby Gender Test are 100% accurate and reliable based on the samples we receive at our laboratory.
However, for the highest chance of a conclusive result, the mother should be at least 8 weeks’ pregnant when taking the test.
This is to ensure there is enough foetal DNA in the mother’s bloodstream for the Y chromosome (if present) to be at a detectable level. Our DNA laboratory is also accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025.
A blood sample is required from the mother to perform a baby gender test.
When placing your order, you will be given three options for how you would like your sample to be collected:
- Organise your own sample collection by a trained medical professional (e.g. at your doctor’s surgery)
- Arrange an appointment to have your sample collected at one of our nationwide walk-in centres (additional charges apply)
- Arrange an appointment for a professional AlphaBiolabs sample collector to visit you at an address of your choice (additional charges apply)
If you choose either option 2 or 3 when placing your order, our Customer Services team will contact you to arrange your sample collection appointment.
In twin pregnancies, the test will show whether at least one foetus is male or that all foetuses are female.
The mother must be at least 8 weeks’ pregnant to ensure that any Y chromosome present is at a detectable level in the foetal DNA.
If the blood sample has insufficient foetal DNA then another blood sample will need to be collected. If the testing is still unsuccessful after this time, results will not be possible. This is considered an inconclusive result.
Your confidential results will be emailed to you in 5-6 working days after your samples have been received by our laboratory.
If you choose to upgrade to our express service for an additional £60, results can be made available in just 4 working days.
Results can be made available in 5-6 working days for £179. An express service to get your results back in just 4 working days costs an additional £60.
The cost of the test includes all fees for laboratory testing and analysis.
Additional charges apply for blood sample collections performed:
- at our nationwide walk-in centres, or
- at a location of your choosing by a professional AlphaBiolabs clinician
You can order a baby gender test here. Alternatively, you can email info@alphabiolabs.com or call Customer Services on 0333 600 1300.
