Trimester Pathology Services
We specialise in Fertility, Pregnancy, NIPT and Women Health Testing
Welcome to our site. You can view our range of services including Fertility, Pregnancy & NIPT Blood tests. We also offer Paternity DNA testing during Pregnancy.
What ever your concerns just get in touch. We offer Private Consultations that are designed to support and enhance your pathology experience so Book a Blood Test Today!
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.
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.
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.
NIPT
Screening is available in one of our clinics or a with a home testing it.
We offer multiple clinic locations across England 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:
TRIMESTER NIPT OPTION 1- results in 3 working days
TRIMESTER NIPT OPTION 2 - results from 3 working days
TRIMESTER NIPT OPTION 3 - results from 10 working days
TRIMESTER GENESCREEN - 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 based laboratories. T & C's apply
Paternity Testing During Pregnancy
Test benefits are;
Analyses your baby's DNA
Tests for up to 2 Potential fathers
Confirms the father's identity before the birth
Non-invasive (no risk to your baby)
The test can be performed from 9 weeks of gestation
Baby's Gender can be confirmed (Optional)
Uses a maternal blood sample and a cheek swab from the father
Uses state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing (NGS)
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.
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Work out your due date.
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.