To find out about the reputation of prenatal paternity testing, you can try the following methods

Official websites of appraisal organizations and clinics
Most appraisal organizations have customer testimonials and reviews on their websites. You can also find out more about the tests and their reliability. Beware of over-advertising. There are limits to testing. It is a good idea to have a good description of what can and cannot be done.
Review and review websites
General review and review websites (e.g. Google Reviews, Trustpilot) can confirm the reputation of a particular appraisal organisation. Testimonials from people who have actually used the service can be helpful.
Social network ing sites and forums
You can find real feedback from users on social networking sites and online forums such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Reddit. Searching for keywords such as ‘prenatal paternity testing’ or’ DNA testing’ can help you find feedback from people who have actually used the service.
Recommendations from medical institutions
Your doctor or genetic counsellor may be able to refer you to a reliable appraisal agency. Institutions recommended by medical institutions are often reliable.
Law firm partners
Where appraisals are carried out for legal purposes, there are a number of DNA testing agencies that work in partnership with law firms. Legally reliable appraisal agencies can check their reputation and track record through lawyers.
It is important to use these sources of information to select a reliable institution.
Whether the company is ISO certified. It is important to know whether the company has been assessed through a third-party organisation.
Whether it is a public institution. It is safer to be registered with a hygiene laboratory, for example, as it is audited by a health authority every two years, so its quality is always guaranteed.

Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing

Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPPT) is available at the industry’s lowest price at Hiro Clinic’s directly managed locations nationwide. Testing can be done from the 6th week of pregnancy onward, and the process is completed in a single visit, minimizing inconvenience. If a retest is necessary, it will be conducted free of charge, so you can rest assured. Additionally, tests are conducted at the Tokyo Sanitary Laboratory, which has over 50,000 cases of prenatal testing experience, ensuring reliable results. However, both partners are required to visit the clinic to ensure the most accurate test results. For more information, please check here and make your reservation or inquiry.

医師監修監修日：2024年9月4日

岡博史（おかひろし）

医師・医学博士／ヒロクリニック統括院長

YouTubeチャンネルなどを通じて、遺伝子やNIPT（新型出生前診断）についてわかりやすく発信しています。

略歴

1996年慶應義塾大学医学部卒業
2004年慶應義塾大学医学博士号取得
2005年慶應義塾大学皮膚科学教室助手
2008年ヒロ皮フ形成クリニック開業
2009年医療法人社団福美会理事長
2015年医療法人社団福美会理事

資格・所属

CAPラボディレクター
日本皮膚科学会皮膚科専門医
日本医師会産業医
東京衛生検査所指導監督医

発信・関連リンク

この記事は、ヒロクリニックNIPPTの編集・監修体制にもとづき、資格を持つ医師が内容を確認しています。

医師監修監修日：2024年9月4日

堤修一（つつみしゅういち）

医師・医学博士／ヒロクリニック博多駅前院院長

略歴

1993年東京大学医学部医学科卒業
2016〜2019年東京大学先端科学技術研究センター准教授

発信・関連リンク

プロフィール詳細

この記事は、ヒロクリニックNIPPTの編集・監修体制にもとづき、資格を持つ医師が内容を確認しています。

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