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〒453-0015 9F Principal Meieki Building, 16-19 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Hiro Clinic’s Benefits
Hiro Clinic has a range of more detailed tests that are not available in obstetrics and gynaecology.
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Opening hours
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[Monday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday] 10:00 – 18:00
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※Some days of the week may be remote.
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※This is an indication of the reservation situation. There may be discrepancies with the actual booking situation. Please be aware of this in advance.
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Test Plans
Tests are available for single or twin pregnancies.
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World Class Next Generation NIPT
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New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Access
3-minute walk from JR Nagoya Station
Address: 〒453-0015 9F Principal Meieki Building, 16-19 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Getting NIPT in Nagoya: Certified vs. Non-Certified Facilities and How to Choose
If you are considering NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) in Nagoya, understanding the difference between certified and non-certified facilities is the fastest way to find the right fit. Hiro Clinic NIPT Nagoya Ekimae Clinic is a non-certified facility. Comparing five points — testing scope, age limits, referral requirements, result speed, and cost — will help you see which option suits you.
Certified vs. Non-Certified Facilities (Hiro Clinic): Comparison Table
The two options mainly differ in testing flexibility and ease of access. The table below sums up how to choose in Nagoya.
| Comparison Point | Certified Facility | Hiro Clinic NIPT Nagoya Ekimae Clinic (Non-Certified Facility) |
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| Testing scope | Mainly the 3 core trisomies (21, 18, 13). Sex chromosomes are not covered. | Covers the 3 core conditions plus all chromosomes and microdeletion/duplication syndromes (up to 143 conditions), including sex chromosomes. |
| Age limit | Often restricted to mothers aged 35 or older at delivery. | No age limit. Open to all pregnant women. |
| Referral letter | Usually requires a referral from your OB-GYN. | No referral needed. Testing is available once a fetal heartbeat is confirmed. |
| Result speed | Typically 1-2 weeks, as samples are shipped overseas. | In partnership with a domestic testing institution (Tokyo Health Inspection Center), results in ~5 days on average (as fast as 2). |
| Cost | Varies by facility. | Plans start in the ¥60,000s for the 3 core conditions, up to full-coverage plans. |
| How to test | An in-person visit is usually required. | In-person visits are available, plus an at-home option (“Home NIPT”). |
No Difference in Testing Accuracy
There is no difference in testing accuracy between certified and non-certified facilities. Some patients worry that “non-certified” means lower accuracy, but there is no need for concern.
Most certified facilities in Japan use Illumina’s “VeriSeq NIPT Solution V2.” Hiro Clinic was the first in Japan to introduce this same system, and testing is performed to the same standard.
About the Testing Institution, Tokyo Health Inspection Center
NIPT at Nagoya Ekimae Clinic is carried out in partnership with a domestic testing institution. The institution responsible for testing is the “Tokyo Health Inspection Center.”
The Tokyo Health Inspection Center is a testing institution that was accredited as an NIPT-certified facility from 2022 to 2024. Because we work in partnership with a domestic testing institution (Tokyo Health Inspection Center), results in ~5 days on average (as fast as 2). That shorter wait is one more reason patients in Nagoya choose this clinic.
Reasons to Choose Nagoya Ekimae Clinic
Nagoya Ekimae Clinic is chosen for three reasons: accessibility, track record, and support. We have built an environment that is easy to visit from across the Tokai region.
- About a 3-minute walk from the Taiko-dori exit (west exit) of JR Nagoya Station.
- The only Hiro Clinic directly operated location in the Tokai region, easily reached from Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka.
- The building has an elevator, so strollers and wheelchairs can reach the clinic without stairs.
- Over 75,000 NIPT tests performed, with a 98.8% patient satisfaction rate.
- Staffed by an OB-GYN specialist certified by the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a clinical genetics specialist certified by the Japan Society of Human Genetics.
- An amniocentesis support plan covers up to ¥300,000 if results are positive.
- No age limit or referral required.
For more about the NIPT certification system and how certified and non-certified facilities compare, see What Is an NIPT-Certified Facility?
FAQ: Hiro Clinic NIPT Nagoya Ekimae Clinic
Q. What is the approximate cost of NIPT in Nagoya?
At Nagoya Ekimae Clinic, you can choose a plan based on how much you would like to test.
Plans focused on the 3 core conditions (trisomy 21, 18, and 13) start in the ¥60,000s. Full-coverage plans that also check all chromosomes and microdeletion/duplication syndromes are available depending on your budget.
If the result is positive, an amniocentesis support plan covering up to ¥300,000 is also available.
Q. Is Hiro Clinic NIPT Nagoya Ekimae Clinic a certified facility?
Nagoya Ekimae Clinic is a non-certified facility.
That said, the testing institution we work with, the Tokyo Health Inspection Center, is a testing institution that was accredited as an NIPT-certified facility from 2022 to 2024. There is no difference in testing accuracy versus a certified facility.
No age limit or referral letter is required, and a wider range of items — including sex chromosomes and microdeletions — can be tested, which are the advantages of a non-certified facility.
