Early Gender Blood Test
Find Out From 6 Weeks
Want to find out whether you're expecting a baby boy or baby girl as early as possible? Our advanced laboratory DNA blood test can determine your baby's predicted gender from just 6 weeks of pregnancy using a simple blood sample from the mother.
Conveniently located in Blackheath Village, we welcome expectant parents from Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Canary Wharf, Woolwich, Bexley and across South East London.
Understanding the Test
What Is an Early Gender Blood Test?
An Early Gender Blood Test is a highly accurate laboratory test that determines your baby's predicted gender by analysing cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) present in the mother's bloodstream. During pregnancy, tiny fragments of fetal DNA naturally circulate in maternal blood. The laboratory analyses this DNA to detect whether Y chromosome material is present.
Presence of Y chromosome DNA suggests you are expecting a boy.
No Y chromosome detected suggests you are expecting a girl.
Because this test relies on DNA analysis rather than ultrasound imaging, it can often provide results weeks earlier than a traditional gender scan.
Timing
How Early Can I Find Out My Baby's Gender?
Testing can usually be performed from 6 weeks of pregnancy onwards. However, accurate testing depends on:
If you have already had a dating scan confirming you are at least six weeks pregnant, please bring a copy of your scan report. If your pregnancy has not yet been dated, we recommend booking our combined Early Pregnancy Scan and Gender Blood Test Package.
Why a Scan First
Why Is a Pregnancy Scan Recommended?
Before carrying out the blood test, it is important to confirm:
A viability scan also provides valuable reassurance during early pregnancy and helps maximise the reliability of the laboratory test. For these reasons, many patients choose our combined package.
Combined Package
Scan & Blood Test Package
Our combined package includes:
This option offers the highest level of reassurance while ensuring you are eligible for testing.
Accuracy & Results
How Accurate Is the Test?
When performed at the appropriate stage of pregnancy, early gender blood testing is highly accurate. Accuracy depends on several factors, including:
How Long Do Results Take?
Results are usually available within a few working days after your blood sample has been collected. Once the laboratory has completed the analysis, our team will contact you and provide confirmation of your baby's predicted gender.
Suitability & Safety
Who Is Suitable for Testing?
You may be suitable for an Early Gender Blood Test if:
If you are unsure how many weeks pregnant you are, we recommend booking our combined ultrasound and blood test package.
Is the Test Safe?
Yes. The Early Gender Blood Test requires only a routine blood sample taken from the mother. There is no risk to your baby, and the test is completely non-invasive. Unlike invasive diagnostic procedures, there is no contact with the pregnancy itself.
Comparison
Early Gender Blood Test vs Gender Scan
Many parents choose both, using the blood test for early results and a later ultrasound to see their growing baby.
Comparison
Early Gender Blood Test vs NIPT
Although both tests involve analysing fetal DNA, they have different purposes.
Early Gender Blood Test
Designed specifically to determine your baby's predicted gender.
NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
Primarily screens for certain chromosomal conditions, including:
Gender information may be available as an additional feature of some NIPT tests, but the primary purpose of NIPT is chromosome screening rather than gender determination.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose The Blackheath Clinic?
Parents choose The Blackheath Clinic because we provide:
Whether this is your first pregnancy or you're growing your family, we're here to provide professional care every step of the way.
Full Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy Services Available
We offer a complete range of private pregnancy services, including:
Our integrated service allows you to access scans, blood tests and GP support within one clinic.
Location
Convenient for Patients Across South East London
Located opposite Blackheath Station, we regularly welcome expectant parents from:
Areas We Serve
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Today
Book Your Early Gender Blood Test
Whether you're planning a gender reveal, preparing for your new arrival, or simply excited to learn more about your pregnancy, our Early Gender Blood Test offers one of the earliest opportunities to discover whether you're expecting a baby boy or girl.
Blood Test
£145
Blood Test + Early Pregnancy Scan
£225
