PrenatalSAFE NIPT

PrenatalSAFE NIPT: Comprehensive Prenatal Genetic Screening for Peace of Mind

Non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) like PrenatalSafe have been shown to perform better than traditional prenatal screening methods, and they avoid the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

NIPT Screening Information

According to the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD) and the
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG),
non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is recommended as a
first-line screening test for pregnant women of all ages.

While conditions such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) are more common in pregnancies where the mother is over 35 years of age, other chromosomal conditions — including
microdeletion syndromes — occur at a similar frequency regardless of maternal age.

The PrenatalSAFE® non-invasive prenatal test screens for a range of
chromosomal aneuploidies, providing reliable and early risk assessment during pregnancy.

Who is this test suitable for?

PrenatalSAFE® is suitable for:

  • Maternal age-related risk (≥35 years)
  • Ultrasound findings suggestive of chromosomal abnormalities
  • Personal or family history of chromosomal aneuploidy
  • One partner carrying a balanced chromosome 13 or 21 Robertsonian translocation
  • Low-risk pregnancies seeking reassurance

Booking & Payment Information

To secure your appointment at Miracle Inside Diagnostic Scan Centre,
an initial payment is required at the time of booking.

  • Phlebotomy & Courier Fee: £35
    (Includes blood collection and DHL courier service to ensure timely delivery to the laboratory)

This payment confirms your appointment. The remaining balance can be paid online after your visit, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both patients and staff.

Need help? For any questions or assistance regarding payment, please contact our customer service team on

0113 460 8760.

PrenatalSAFE 3

Price: Blood Test Only – £300 | With Ultrasound – £350

This test screens for common chromosomal conditions including Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13). A dating scan is included where applicable.

Includes:

  • Screening for Trisomy 21, 18 and 13
  • 15-minute appointment with a qualified health professional
  • A simple blood sample was taken from the mother’s arm
  • Available from 10 weeks (singleton pregnancy only)
  • Results sent via email

Note: For fetal sex or additional chromosomal screening, please upgrade to PrenatalSAFE 5.

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PrenatalSAFE 5

Price: Blood Test Only – £350 | With Ultrasound – £400

Screens for common trisomies and sex chromosome abnormalities, including Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Jacobs syndrome and Trisomy X, with optional dating scan.

Includes:

  • Trisomy 21, 18, 13
  • Sex chromosome abnormalities
  • Fetal sex determination (included)
  • 15-minute clinical appointment
  • Blood sample collection
  • Results emailed to the client

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PrenatalSAFE 5 Plus

Price: Blood Test Only – £450 | With Ultrasound – £500

Includes all features of PrenatalSAFE 5  screening and additional selected microdeletions and chromosomal abnormalities.

Includes:

  • Trisomy 21, 18, 13
  • Sex chromosome abnormalities
  • Fetal sex determination
  • Microdeletions panel (6 conditions)

Microdeletions screened:

  • DiGeorge syndrome
  • 1p36 deletion syndrome
  • Angelman syndrome
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Cri-du-chat syndrome
  • Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome

Key Features:

  • Results within 7-10 working days
  • Suitable for singleton and twin pregnancies

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PrenatalSAFE Karyo

Price: Blood Test Only – £600 | With Ultrasound – £650

Includes all features of PrenatalSAFE 5 plus screening and additional selected microdeletions and chromosomal abnormalities.

Genome-wide NIPT providing karyotype-level insight. Screens all chromosomes (1–22) in addition to standard trisomies.

  • Rare autosomal aneuploidies
  • Chromosomal deletions and duplications

Key Features:

  • Genome-wide chromosomal screening
  • Results within 7-10 working days
  • Suitable for singleton and twin pregnancies

Suitable for:

  • Maternal age ≥35 years
  • Family or personal history of chromosomal abnormalities
  • Ultrasound findings suggestive of aneuploidy
  • Low-risk pregnancies seeking advanced screening

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PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus

Price: Blood Test Only – £650 | With Ultrasound – £700

An advanced version of Karyo with additional microdeletion analysis. Genome-wide NIPT with extended microdeletion panel (9 conditions).

Includes everything in PrenatalSAFE Karyo, plus:

Microdeletions include:

  • DiGeorge syndrome
  • 1p36 deletion syndrome
  • Angelman syndrome
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Cri-du-chat syndrome
  • Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
  • Langer-Giedion syndrome
  • Jacobsen syndrome
  • Smith-Magenis syndrome

Key Features:

  • Results within 9 to 12 working days

  • Increased diagnostic depth for complex chromosomal abnormalities

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PrenatalSAFE® (Karyo + GeneSAFE™) COMPLETE

Price: Without Ultrasound – £1200 /with Ultrasound £1250

An advanced version of the Karyo and Genesafe package with additional microdeletion analysis. This package provides a significantly expanded genetic assessment, including inherited and spontaneous mutations. Screens for inherited genetic conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis, Beta-Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anaemia, and inherited deafness

Genes screened:

CFTR, GJB2, GJB6, HBB

Includes:

  • All chromosomal abnormalities (common and rare)
  • Deletions and duplications
  • Inherited genetic diseases
  • De novo genetic mutations

Additional Requirements:

  • 1 × maternal blood sample
  • 1 × paternal buccal (cheek) swab

Key Features:

  • Results within 15 working days
  • Suitable for families seeking deep genetic insight

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PrenatalSAFE® COMPLETE Plus

Price: Without  Ultrasound – £1300/ with ultrasound £1350

Includes everything in PrenatalSAFE Complete, plus an enhanced version of the Complete package with added microdeletion screening.  Advanced screening for 44 severe genetic disorders caused by de novo mutations across 25 genes.

These conditions may not be detectable on early ultrasound and can present later in pregnancy.

Genes include:

ASXL1, BRAF, CBL, CHD7, COL1A1, COL1A2, COL2A1, FGFR2, FGFR3, HDAC8, JAG1, KRAS,
MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MECP2, NIPBL, NRAS, NSD1, PTPN11, RAF1, RIT1, SETBP1, SHOC2, SIX3, SOS1

Key Features:

  • Broader detection capability

  • Suitable for high-detail prenatal genetic screening

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PrenatalSAFE Full Risk – Ultimate Genetic Assessment – £1955

Includes everything in PrenatalSAFE Complete, plus an enhanced version of the Complete package with added microdeletion screening.  Advanced screening for 44 severe genetic disorders caused by de novo mutations across 25 genes. The most comprehensive package available, combining fetal screening with parental carrier testing.

Includes:

  • All features of PrenatalSAFE Complete Plus
  • Carrier screening test for both parents
    • Screens for mutations linked to 30 of the most common genetic diseases

Additional Requirements:

  • Maternal blood sample
  • Paternal cheek swab

Key Features:

  • Results within 20 working days
  • Ideal for maximum reassurance and advanced family planning

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PrenatalSafe NIPT  – The First Non-Invasive Prenatal Test that Screens Multiple Genes for Mutations Causing Severe Genetic Disorders in the Foetus**

PrenatalSafe facilitates early diagnosis of single-gene disorders. It works as a complementary screen to traditional and genome-wide NIPT (PrenatalSafe KARYO).

The test screens for several life-altering genetic disorders that are not screened with current NIPT technology, allowing for a more complete picture of the risk of a pregnancy being affected by a genetic disorder.

What is Diagnosed?

PrenatalSafe is a Non-Invasive Prenatal test that detects:

  • Common chromosomal aneuploidies on chromosome 21 (Down Syndrome), chromosome 18 (Edwards Syndrome) and chromosome 13 (Patau Syndrome)
  • Sex chromosome conditions such as Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome and Jacobs Syndrome
  • PrenatalSafe offers a second level of testing that diagnoses structural chromosomal alterations, including: Microdeletion syndromes: DiGeorge Syndrome, Cri-du-chat Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, 1p36 deletion Syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
  • Trisomy 9 and Trisomy 16
  • Advanced Technology: PrenatalSafe can find chromosomal aneuploidies even on low quantities of fetal DNA (2%), compared to other tests that require more than 4%.

 Why Choose PrenatalSafe?

PrenatalSafe offers expectant parents early insight into genetic risk with a simple, safe blood test. Early information can help you plan medical care, make informed decisions, and approach pregnancy with confidence and clarity.

Important Information About Your NHS Scans

If you are having an NIPT Test or have received negative/low-risk results on the Non-Invasive Prenatal Test, you should still attend and not miss your regular 12-week NHS scan and the NT measurements.

Genetic Counselling

Genetic counselling is available to all PrenatalSafe clients on request. A geneticist will explain your test results in detail and advise if invasive prenatal diagnosis is needed for confirmation.

Contact us about this service, and we will put you in touch with someone trained to talk you through your results, particularly in cases of positive outcomes.

Test Performance & Considerations

  • What if the sample fails?
    Statistically, there is a 3-4% failure rate due to insufficient cell-free DNA in the blood sample. If this occurs, a new sample will be taken at no extra cost.
  • What if I have a high BMI?
    The proportion of cell-free fetal DNA can be reduced in women with a high BMI, which may increase the chance of an inconclusive result.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the PrenatalSafe NIPT test?

It is a blood test that screens for common chromosomal conditions in an unborn baby by analysing fetal DNA circulating in the mother’s blood. It is highly accurate and safe with no invasive procedures.

2. How does it work?

The test analyses tiny fragments of fetal DNA that naturally cross into the mother’s bloodstream. A blood sample is sent to the lab where advanced technology checks for chromosomal abnormalities.

3. When can the test be done?

The test can typically be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy onward.

4. What conditions can it detect?

PrenatalSafe screens for Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), and sex chromosome differences depending on the panel ordered.

5. Is the test safe?

Yes. It is non-invasive and poses no risk to the pregnancy as it only requires a simple blood draw.

6. How accurate is it?

PrenatalSafe is highly accurate, with detection rates often above 99% for Down syndrome. However, it is a screening test, not a diagnostic test.

7. Do I need a referral?

In most cases, you do not need a doctor’s referral for private testing. However, speaking with your maternity care team is encouraged.

8. How long do results take?

Results are usually available within 7–10 working days after the lab receives your sample.

9. What do the results mean?

Low risk: No high risk detected for screened conditions; routine care continues.

High risk: Increased likelihood of a condition; diagnostic testing may be recommended.

10. Can it tell the baby’s sex?

Yes, depending on the panel and your preferences. This is optional and should be requested when booking.

11. Is it covered by insurance?

Private testing is usually self-funded. Please check with your provider for details.

12. What if I get a high-risk result?

A high-risk result does not mean your baby definitely has the condition. Further testing is recommended, and your healthcare provider will guide you.

13. Can multiples (twins, triplets) be tested?

Yes, but interpretation may be more complex. This should be discussed at the time of booking.

14. What can affect accuracy?

Factors include low fetal DNA, high maternal weight, recent transfusion or transplant, and multiple pregnancy. In some cases, a repeat sample may be required.

15. How do I book at Miracle Inside?

Call 0113 4608760, book online, or speak to a healthcare professional at our Leeds clinics. A booking deposit is required.


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 Booking Information

  1. Deposit: A £50 non-refundable deposit is payable upon booking.
  2. Phlebotomy Fee: A £35 fee for phlebotomy plus courier charge applies to all blood tests. Please inform us at booking if you require same-day results (Monday-Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays).
  3. Cancellations/Amendments:
  • Amendments require 72 hours (3 days) notice.
  • Same-day or 1-3 day bookings cannot be amended
  • 14+ days notice: Full refund
  • 10-14 days notice: £30 non-refundable deposit, balance refunded
  • 1-9 days notice: No refund
  • Failure to attend: No refund
  • Rescheduled appointments are not eligible for cancellation or refunds.

Before You Book

  • You must be at least 16 years old.
  • You should have no existing medical condition or pending treatment related to the scan/blood test you are booking.
  •  If in doubt, consult your GP.
  • We will require details of your GP/Healthcare Professional.
  • Wear loose clothing to facilitate the scan.
  • All results should be shared with your regular healthcare professional/GP/Fertility specialist.

Contact Us

We offer a wide range of blood tests. If you can’t find what you need, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For more information or to speak with a healthcare professional:
Call: 0113 4608760

Additional Support Resources

  • Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC): www.arc-uk.org | Helpline: 0845 077 2290 / 0207 713 7486 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm)
  • Down’s Syndrome Association: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk | 0333 1212 300 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)
  • Support Organisation for Trisomy 13/18 (SOFT): www.soft.org.uk

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