NIPT in Hiroshima
by obstetricians and gynaecologists

List of partner facilities in Hiroshima
・Kure city, Hiroshima　　Weekdays . Saturday mornings：Blood collection available
　20 minutes from Kure Station, JR West Japan Kure Line
　Parking available

Nationwide Partner Medical Institutions

46 prefectures, 115 locations *Available in all prefectures except Okinawa.

Good news for pregnant women in Hiroshima!

NIPT is available at
your local medical institution in Hiroshima.

こんなお悩みありませんか？
  • Want to be tested but there is no supporting medical institution nearby
  • Want to be seen in a medical institution with a reliable track record
  • Only want to know if my child has Down Syndrome
  • Not sure which tests to take
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Characteristics of NIPT at
Hiro Clinic Partner clinics

The ‘positivity score’ is a number that measures how far away from the ‘cut-off value’ the boundary between positive and negative results is. The higher the number, the further away from the cut-off value.
By calculating this positive score, if a positive result is obtained, the probability of a truly positive result can be known to some extent before the amniotic fluid test is performed, and can be used as part of the decision on whether or not to perform an amniotic fluid test.

Cut-off values are reference values set by Illumina for chromosomes 21, 18, 13 and full-domain partial deletions and duplications.

Note: The testing healthcare provider will only receive negative or positive results if the test is performed by another laboratory as usual. GeneTech and Verinata Healthcare do not provide numerical data other than positive-negative results to medical institutions. Medical institutions cannot obtain information on the level of positivity even if they inquire. (As of January 2021, according to our own research).

Because the test is safe and secure in Japan, the results are notified in as little as three days, with the date of blood collection as day 0.

Hiro Clinic NIPT is the only facility in Japan ※ that can test for more than 54 types of partial deletions and duplications of all autosomal regions, including ‘all-autosomal whole-region partial duplication disease’.

The only Illumina equipment that has been published in academic papers has been installed, making it the most reliable in the country.

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Inspection process

1

My Page Registration

Please make a booking using the new NIPT booking button on the homepage. Once you have filled in the required information and completed your registration, My Page will be opened. From My Page, please sign the consent form and read the NIPT test instructions.

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Phone reception

After opening My Page, the NIPT Call Centre will call the examinee. The examinee chooses the telemedicine date, blood collection date and blood collection medical institution of his/her choice and makes a provisional appointment.

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Web-based payment

You will be asked to make your card payment online. Once payment has been made, your appointment is confirmed and the telemedicine date, blood collection date and blood collection medical centre will be confirmed.

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Doctor-assisted remote treatment

Remote medical care is provided by a NIPT doctor from Hiro Clinic. The doctor can provide a thorough explanation of the test and counselling before taking blood samples, so you can take the test with peace of mind. It is possible to change the plan after the consultation with the doctor.

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Drawing blood

The blood sample is taken at a partner medical institution near your residence.
The shorter travel distance reduces the burden on the pregnant woman’s body.
Results are notified in shortest 3 days as carried out in-country!
For F, G and B plans, the average result reporting time is 6 days.
FM Plan, GM Plan, BM Plan, AM Plan, Oms Plan, Om Plan, Hms Plan, Hm Plan, A Plan, O Plan and H Plan have an average result reporting time of 11 days.

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Counselling

If you wish, an enrolled doctor will examine you and provide genetic counselling. Genetic counselling can also relieve anxiety. ※An optional fee is required.

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Inspection Plans

Various plans are available to suit your requirements.

  • Typical diseases and tests for microdeletions,
    partial deletions and duplications

    Premium Plan GM

    JPY 259,800
    JPY 285,780 (incl. tax)

    Inspection details

    • Abnormality of chromosomes 13, 18, 21
    • Single child: sex chromosome abnormality, gender
    • Twins: presence or absence of Y chromosome
    • Whole autosomal whole-region partial deletion/duplication disease
    • 4 species microdeletion

  • Our clinic’s preferred plan

    Basic Plan F

    JPY 229,800
    JPY 252,780 (incl. tax)

    Inspection details

    • Abnormality of chromosomes 1-22
    • Single child: sex chromosome abnormality, gender
    • Twins: presence or absence of Y chromosome
    • Whole autosomal whole-region partial deletion/duplication disease

  • Plan to focus on frequently occurring diseases

    Premium Plan Hms

    JPY 128,800
    JPY 141,680 (incl. tax)

    Inspection details

    • Abnormality of chromosome 21
    • Single child: sex chromosome abnormality, gender
    • Twins: presence or absence of Y chromosome
    • Microdeletion of 22q11.2

  • Plan adds sex chromosomes to popular Om

    Premium Plan Oms

    JPY 179,800
    JPY 197,780 (incl. tax)

    Inspection details

    • Abnormality of chromosome 13,18,21
    • Single child: sex chromosome abnormality, gender
    • Twins: presence or absence of Y chromosome
    • Microdeletion of 22q11.2

  • Plans covering all testable items

    Premium Plan
    FM+

    JPY 449,800
    JPY 494,780 (incl. tax)

    Inspection details

    • Abnormality of chromosomes 1-22
    • Single child: sex chromosome abnormality, gender
    • Twins: presence or absence of Y chromosome
    • Whole autosomal whole-region partial deletion/duplication disease
    • 4 species microdeletion
    • 228 recessive genetic disorders

  • Plan showing aneuploidy of all chromosomes

    Basic Plan B

    JPY 169,800
    JPY 186,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plans with typical diseases and deletions/duplications

    Basic Plan G

    JPY 189,800
    JPY 208,780(incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plan with aneuploidy and microdeletions on all chromosomes

    Premium Plan BM

    JPY 239,800
    JPY 263,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • For those who want reassurance with all-inclusive inspection details

    Premium Plan FM

    JPY 299,800
    JPY 329,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plan to add high frequency DiGeorge syndrome

    Premium Plan Om

    JPY 149,800
    JPY 164,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plans with typical diseases and microdeletions

    Premium Plan AM

    JPY 209,800
    JPY 230,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plan to focus on two of the most frequent diseases

    Premium Plan Hm

    JPY 109,800
    JPY 120,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plan to detect aneuploidy on chromosomes 13, 18 and 21

    Basic Plan O

    JPY 119,800
    JPY 131,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Plans showing typical diseases and the presence of a Y chromosome

    Basic Plan A

    JPY 149,800
    JPY 164,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

  • Recessive gene testing for couples added to the most popular plan

    Premium Plan
    GM+

    JPY 409,800
    JPY 450,780 (incl. tax)

    Read more

CONTACT

Consultation on prenatal diagnosis

Please feel free to contact us for more information about Hiro Clinic NIPT and our partner medical institutions. A representative will get back to you shortly.

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FAQs

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Like the Hiro Clinic, there is no age limit for the NIPT test, as the clinic is affiliated with the Hiro Clinic. Anyone whose pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound can take the test, but it is recommended to take the test before 14 weeks if you plan to have an amniotic fluid test in case of a positive result. Pregnant twins are also eligible for this test. Please consult us if you have vanishing twin syndrome (vanishing twin). However, the test may not be accurate in the following cases If you have trisomy, monosomy, etc. If the mother has a genetic abnormality If the foetus is triploid or tetraploid If you have received stem cell therapy If you have received immunotherapy If you have received an organ transplant If you have had a blood transfusion in the past 12 months
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We can provide information not only on Hiro Clinic NIPT in 10 locations nationwide, but also on partner clinics.
See ‘Nationwide collaborating medical institutions’
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Please wait for the mother and child handbook with the number of weeks and the echo-photographs.
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The most popular Premium Plan GM costs JPY 259,800 (JPY 285,780 incl. tax).
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There is no limit to how many weeks NIPT must be taken. Earlier is preferable, taking into account amniotic fluid testing and other factors. It is not a definitive test as it is only a blood sample.
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Pregnant women can come to the clinic on their own.