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NIPT is a simple, non-invasive blood test that can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy, offering screening for selected chromosomal conditions from a single blood sample. It is a safe, non-invasive alternative to procedures like amniocentesis or CVS and poses no risk to your baby.
At The First Glimpse, we offer three levels of screening — Essential, Enhanced and Complete — so you can choose the option that feels right for you and your pregnancy.
All three options include screening for the three most common trisomies: Down syndrome (T21), Edwards syndrome (T18) and Patau syndrome (T13). Our Enhanced and Complete options provide additional chromosomal screening, with Complete also including screening for specific microdeletion syndromes.
Sex determination and sex chromosome aneuploidy screening can also be included for singleton pregnancies and identical (monochorionic) twins only at no extra cost. Sex chromosome aneuploidy screening assesses for certain differences in the number of X and Y chromosomes, including conditions such as Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47, XXY), Triple X syndrome (47,XXX) and XYY syndrome (47,XYY).
We understand that choosing prenatal screening can feel overwhelming. At The First Glimpse, we take the time to explain your options clearly, answer your questions and support you to make an informed choice — without pressure.
Results are typically available within 3-7 working days after your sample reaches the lab. While incredibly reliable, these tests are not diagnostic. A high chance result indicates a strong likelihood of a chromosomal condition, and further diagnostic testing through your NHS care provider will be offered for confirmation and support.
Essential screening for the three most common trisomies.
Our Essential NIPT is a simple, non-invasive prenatal screening test that can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy using just one blood sample from mum.
It screens for the three most common chromosomal conditions:
Trisomy 21 – Down syndrome
Trisomy 18 – Edwards syndrome
Trisomy 13 –
Essential screening for the three most common trisomies.
Our Essential NIPT is a simple, non-invasive prenatal screening test that can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy using just one blood sample from mum.
It screens for the three most common chromosomal conditions:
Trisomy 21 – Down syndrome
Trisomy 18 – Edwards syndrome
Trisomy 13 – Patau syndrome
You can also choose to find out your baby’s predicted sex, with sex chromosome screening available where appropriate.
NIPT looks at tiny fragments of placental DNA circulating in your bloodstream to assess the likelihood of these chromosomal conditions. It provides a highly sensitive screening option without the risks associated with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
Available from 10 weeks | One simple blood test | Results typically within 3–7 working days of laboratory receipt
Please note: NIPT is a screening test and does not provide a definitive diagnosis. Any high-risk result should be followed up with your NHS maternity or genetics team and, where appropriate, diagnostic testing.
Enhanced chromosomal screening for greater reassurance.
For parents wanting a more comprehensive level of screening, Enhanced NIPT examines more of your baby’s chromosomes than our Essential NIPT.
As well as screening for:
Trisomy 21 – Down syndrome. Trisomy 18 – Edwards syndrome. & Trisomy 13 – Patau syndrome.
Enhanced NIPT screens 22 pairs
Enhanced chromosomal screening for greater reassurance.
For parents wanting a more comprehensive level of screening, Enhanced NIPT examines more of your baby’s chromosomes than our Essential NIPT.
As well as screening for:
Trisomy 21 – Down syndrome. Trisomy 18 – Edwards syndrome. & Trisomy 13 – Patau syndrome.
Enhanced NIPT screens 22 pairs of chromosomes, with the option to include screening of the sex chromosomes where appropriate.
You can also choose to find out your baby’s predicted sex, with sex chromosome screening available where appropriate.
For parents who want to look beyond the three most commonly screened trisomies, Enhanced NIPT offers a broader level of chromosomal screening while still providing a simple and reassuring experience.
Available from 10 weeks | One simple blood test | Expanded chromosomal screening | Optional sex chromosome screening | Results typically within 3–7 working days of laboratory receipt
Please note: NIPT is a screening test and does not provide a definitive diagnosis. Any high-risk result should be followed up with your NHS maternity or genetics team and, where appropriate, diagnostic testing.
Our most comprehensive level of prenatal screening
For parents who would like the broadest level of screening available through our NIPT options, Complete NIPT with Microdeletions combines expanded chromosomal screening with screening for six specific microdeletion syndromes.
In addition to screening 22 pairs of chromosomes, the test screen
Our most comprehensive level of prenatal screening
For parents who would like the broadest level of screening available through our NIPT options, Complete NIPT with Microdeletions combines expanded chromosomal screening with screening for six specific microdeletion syndromes.
In addition to screening 22 pairs of chromosomes, the test screens for six conditions caused by the absence of a small section of a chromosome:
1p36 deletion syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
Cri-du-Chat syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Angelman syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
Microdeletions are much smaller chromosome changes than the whole-chromosome abnormalities screened for by standard NIPT. Including them therefore provides an additional layer of screening for these specific, less common conditions.
You can also choose to find out your baby’s predicted sex, with sex chromosome screening also available where appropriate.
Available from 10 weeks | 22-chromosome screening | Six microdeletion syndromes | Optional sex chromosome screening | One simple blood test | Results typically within 3–7 working days of laboratory receipt