Pregnancy ultrasound
Assessment of pregnancy progress and viability before the blood sample is taken.
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Book NIPT + Scan — £549
Prenatal screening • From 10 weeks + 4 days
Pregnancy ultrasound + maternal blood testNIPT Pregnancy Scan
A private NIPT (Harmony) appointment combining an early pregnancy ultrasound with a maternal blood test that screens for the likelihood of common chromosomal conditions, including trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13.
- From 10 weeks + 4 days
- T21 · T18 · T13 screening
- Ultrasound included
NIPT Harmony Test + Scan£549Current PrivateSono price
10w + 4d onwardsCurrent earliest package timing
Three common trisomiesT21 · T18 · T13
Viability ultrasoundHeartbeat · dating · pregnancy number
Non-invasive blood testMaternal blood sample
Direct answer
What is NIPT?
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), commonly referred to as the Harmony test, analyses cell-free DNA circulating in the pregnant patient’s blood to estimate the chance of selected chromosomal conditions affecting the pregnancy.
What does the PrivateSono package include?
The current £549 service combines an ultrasound scan with the NIPT blood test. The ultrasound checks pregnancy viability and gestational age before the blood sample is taken.
- Earliest timing10 weeks + 4 days
- Price£549
- Core screeningTrisomy 21, 18 & 13
- Test typeScreening — not diagnostic
What is included
Ultrasound reassurance plus NIPT blood screening
Gestational age
Ultrasound measurements help confirm that the pregnancy is at an appropriate gestation for the NIPT pathway.
Fetal heartbeat
Cardiac activity is assessed when expected and visible for the gestational stage.
Singleton or multiple pregnancy
The scan assesses whether one baby or more than one baby is visible, which is relevant to screening interpretation.
NIPT blood sample
A maternal blood sample is taken for cell-free DNA screening for the likelihood of common trisomies.
Scan report & guidance
The ultrasound findings are documented, with next-step advice if anything unexpected is identified.
Important: NIPT is a screening test. A high-risk result is not a confirmed diagnosis and usually needs specialist discussion and consideration of diagnostic testing such as CVS or amniocentesis.
NIPT
10w+4d
10w+4d
Ultrasound • Blood test • Screening
What NIPT screens for
Three common chromosomal conditions
- Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) — screening estimates whether the pregnancy has a higher or lower chance of trisomy 21.
- Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) — screening estimates the likelihood of an extra copy of chromosome 18.
- Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) — screening estimates the likelihood of an extra copy of chromosome 13.
- Optional fetal sex — may be available if requested within the laboratory pathway.
Screening result ≠ diagnosis. A low-risk result substantially reduces the chance of the screened conditions but cannot guarantee that the baby has no chromosomal or genetic condition. A high-risk result requires appropriate counselling and confirmation before major pregnancy decisions.
NIPT vs ultrasound
Two different parts of the same appointment
NIPT blood test
Screens placental cell-free DNA in maternal blood for the likelihood of selected chromosomal conditions.
Pregnancy ultrasound
Checks viability, gestational age, heartbeat where expected and visible, and whether a singleton or multiple pregnancy is seen.
Later anomaly scan
NIPT does not replace the detailed mid-pregnancy anomaly scan, which assesses fetal anatomy and structural development.
Before you arrive
How to prepare for NIPT + scan
Check your gestation
The current PrivateSono package is offered from 10 weeks + 4 days. If your dates are uncertain, the ultrasound helps reassess gestational age.
Attend with a comfortably full bladder
A full bladder may improve transabdominal ultrasound views at this early gestation. Follow the preparation instructions in your booking confirmation.
Bring previous scan information
Bring previous early pregnancy or dating scan reports and IVF/embryo-transfer details if relevant.
Consider what information you want
If fetal sex information is available through your selected laboratory pathway, decide whether you would like this disclosed.
Your appointment
How the NIPT pathway works
- 1
Pregnancy history & consent
Your gestation, previous scans and relevant pregnancy history are reviewed, and the purpose and limitations of NIPT are explained.
- 2
Pregnancy ultrasound
The scan assesses pregnancy progress, gestational age, fetal heartbeat where expected and visible, and singleton/multiple pregnancy.
- 3
Maternal blood sample
A blood sample is taken from the arm and sent to the laboratory for cell-free DNA analysis.
- 4
Laboratory result
The NIPT result reports screening risk for the conditions tested. Laboratory turnaround can vary, so confirm the current expected timeframe at booking.
- 5
Next steps if needed
A high-risk, inconclusive or unexpected result may require discussion with your maternity team, fetal medicine service or genetics specialist and consideration of diagnostic testing.
Screening limitations
What NIPT cannot tell you
It cannot diagnose a trisomy
NIPT estimates risk. CVS or amniocentesis can provide diagnostic chromosome information when clinically indicated.
It does not screen for every genetic condition
The standard package focuses on selected common trisomies. A low-risk result does not exclude all chromosome, genetic or developmental conditions.
It does not replace fetal anatomy scanning
A normal NIPT result does not replace routine pregnancy ultrasound, including the detailed anomaly scan later in pregnancy.
Book online
Book your NIPT Pregnancy Scan
£549from 10 weeks + 4 days
Use the dedicated PrivateSono booking page to choose your clinic, date and appointment time.
- Pregnancy ultrasound
- NIPT maternal blood test
- T21 · T18 · T13 screening
- Scan report
- Optional fetal sex where available
Book NIPT + Harmony Scan
Open the dedicated NIPT booking calendar.
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Early prenatal screening with ultrasound reassurance
One private appointment combines pregnancy ultrasound with non-invasive blood screening, while keeping the distinction between screening information and diagnostic testing clear.
Book NIPT + Scan →From 10w + 4d
Current PrivateSono starting gestation for this package.
Ultrasound included
Viability and gestational age assessed before the blood test.
Non-invasive sampling
The NIPT sample is taken from the pregnant patient’s arm.
Clear limitations
High-risk results can be escalated appropriately for counselling and diagnostic options.
Clinic locations
NIPT pregnancy scans in London and St Albans
Questions answered
NIPT Pregnancy Scan FAQs
Clear answers about timing, trisomy screening, ultrasound, results and the difference between screening and diagnosis.
Still unsure? Call 020 7101 3377What is the NIPT Pregnancy Scan?
The NIPT Pregnancy Scan combines a pregnancy ultrasound with a maternal blood test that screens for the likelihood of common chromosomal conditions, including trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13.
When can I have NIPT?
PrivateSono currently offers the NIPT (Harmony) Scan from 10 weeks + 4 days of pregnancy.
How much is the NIPT Pregnancy Scan?
The current PrivateSono NIPT (Harmony) Scan is listed at £549. Check the dedicated booking page for the latest availability and price before confirming.
What conditions does NIPT screen for?
The standard screening described by PrivateSono covers Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13). Optional fetal sex information may also be available within the testing pathway.
Is NIPT diagnostic?
No. NIPT is a screening test. A high-risk result does not by itself confirm that the baby has a chromosomal condition. Diagnostic testing such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis may be recommended after specialist counselling.
What does the ultrasound check before the blood test?
The ultrasound checks pregnancy viability and progress, gestational age, fetal heartbeat when expected and visible, and whether a singleton or multiple pregnancy is seen.
Is NIPT safe for the pregnancy?
The blood sample is taken from the pregnant patient’s arm and does not involve inserting a needle into the pregnancy. The ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation.
How should I prepare?
For the ultrasound element, a comfortably full bladder may improve views in early pregnancy. Follow the exact preparation instructions in your booking confirmation.
When will I receive my results?
The ultrasound findings can usually be explained at the appointment. NIPT blood-test turnaround depends on laboratory processing, so the current expected timeframe should be confirmed when booking.
Does private NIPT replace NHS antenatal screening?
No. Private NIPT is an additional screening option and does not replace routine NHS or private maternity appointments, screening, anomaly scans or fetal-medicine assessment when indicated.
From 10 weeks + 4 days
Book your NIPT Pregnancy Scan
Pregnancy ultrasound plus maternal blood screening for trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13.