Non Invasive Prenatal Screening for your baby health NIPT- Veracity)
Results ready within 5-7 working days
UKAS accredited laboratory, ISO 15189.
How it works
Your testing journey
From order to results in four simple steps. Full transparency on where each step happens and what it costs.
Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Visit a partner clinic
Book a phlebotomy appointment at one of our 365+ UK partner clinics. Take your kit with you — the phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
Phlebotomy fee applies (paid at clinic)
Venous blood draw at a clinic
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm using the vacutainers provided in your kit. The appointment takes around 10 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Get peace of mind about your baby's health with over 99% accuracy. Using just a simple blood sample from you, VERACITY screens for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome—much more accurate than the standard NHS screening.
VERACITY uses advanced technology to analyse your baby's DNA that naturally circulates in your blood. It's completely safe for both you and your baby—no needles anywhere near your bump, no risk of miscarriage. You can have it done from just 10 weeks into your pregnancy.
Whether you're having one baby, twins, or conceived through IVF, this test works for you. And depending on which package you choose, you can also find out your baby's gender and screen for additional conditions.
Why Choose VERACITY?
- Screen from 10 weeks – Get answers early in your pregnancy
- Just a blood sample from you – No needles near your baby, no risk of miscarriage
- Over 99% accurate – Much more reliable than standard NHS screening
- Works for twins and IVF pregnancies
- Results in about a week – 7 working days from sample arrival at the lab
- Find out the gender – Available with most packages
How Does It Compare to NHS Screening?
The NHS combined screening (ultrasound plus blood analysis) picks up about 85% of babies with Down syndrome. VERACITY detects over 99%. That higher accuracy means you're less likely to face the stress of a "high risk" result that turns out to be wrong—and less likely to need follow-up procedures like amniocentesis, which carry a small risk of miscarriage.
Results are available within 7 working days from the sample arriving at the laboratory. Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive your results from the date of purchase.
How It Works
We'll send you a collection kit containing blood collection tubes, simple instructions, and a prepaid return envelope. You'll need to visit a local clinic or phlebotomy service to have a venous blood sample taken—it's quick and straightforward, just like a normal blood test.
Please note: The blood draw fee is separate and paid directly to the clinic. Phlebotomy typically costs £20–£40 depending on your chosen provider.
What It Screens For
- Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)
- Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)
Gender reveal not included with this package.
What It Screens For
- Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)
- Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)
- Plus: Baby's gender*
What It Screens For
- Main trisomies: Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome
- Sex chromosome conditions: Turner syndrome, Triple X, Klinefelter syndrome, Jacobs syndrome, XXYY syndrome
- Plus: Baby's gender*
What It Screens For
- Main trisomies: Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome
- Sex chromosome conditions: Turner syndrome, Triple X, Klinefelter syndrome, Jacobs syndrome, XXYY syndrome
- Microdeletions: DiGeorge syndrome, 1p36 deletion, Smith-Magenis syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
- Plus: Baby's gender*
*If you're having non-identical twins (with two placentas), we can't determine gender—but everything else still works.
Trisomies (All Packages)
Sex Chromosome Conditions (Plus & Premium)
Microdeletions (Premium Only)
Good to Know
VERACITY is a screening test, not a diagnostic test. It tells you the likelihood of a condition being present—but it can't say for certain. If your results show an increased chance of any condition, your healthcare team may recommend a diagnostic procedure like amniocentesis or CVS to confirm.
We really recommend talking through your results with your midwife, GP, or consultant. They can explain what everything means and support you with any decisions you might need to make.
Timing: Available from 10 weeks of pregnancy. Your exact gestational age will be confirmed before testing.
Venous Blood Sample: This test requires a venous blood sample from the mother, taken by a phlebotomist at a partner clinic. Phlebotomy charges may apply.
No Fasting Required: You can eat and drink normally before your appointment.
Results Timing: Results are typically available within 5-7 working days.
Important Limitations: NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic test. A high-risk result should be confirmed with invasive testing (amniocentesis or CVS) before any irreversible decisions are made. A low-risk result is very reassuring but does not guarantee a healthy baby. Discuss results with your obstetrician or midwife.
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Four steps to clarity
Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit - whether it is a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic, your test page will guide you.
Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.