We conducted a survey on the satisfaction with NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) in March 2024 among users of Hiro Clinic.
Survey conducted by Easy Cloud Co., Ltd. in March 2024.
NIPT testing is offered primarily using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. This test non-invasively tests for chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus during pregnancy and screens for conditions such as Down syndrome and trisomy.
What is Medicover?
It offers NIPT testing using proprietary technology. In addition to screening for chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus, it also provides information on the sex of the foetus and the amount of free DNA in the pregnancy.
Differences between Early Next Generation NIPTs and Initial NIPTs
We have experienced Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists and Japanese Society of Human Genetics-certified clinical geneticists on staff to meet the various needs of pregnant women. We also offer a wider range of tests and advanced technology.
While genetic counsellors often examine patients for early NIPT, Hiro Clinic’s doctors are available from the initial consultation. In addition, experienced specialists from the Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are on staff.
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2ISO certification
Hiro Clinic’s laboratories and server management company are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001-certified, ensuring thorough inspection systems and information management.
Dec 2023 CAP certification renewed.
The laboratory that carries out NIPT testing at HIRO CLINIC has obtained CAP (College of American Path – ologists) certification, which is valuable as only two (2) laboratories in the country have obtained CAP certification for NIPT testing. This ensures that testing accuracy and procedures are guaranteed by an external organisation. This certification is renewed every two years, when CAP auditors from all over the world visit the hygiene laboratory and inspect whether inspections are carried out in accordance with the rules of the certification body. The survey verifies that the equipment and personnel are managed and operated correctly, and that errors are verified and reported when they occur and corrective action is taken correctly. Renewal of this certification must be supervised by a laboratory director who has performed administrative tasks at a CAP certification body, and regular verification must be carried out. Additionally, what sets CAP apart from ISO is its biannual verification. During this verification, the actual specimens are sent by the CAP governing body to each facility to verify that the tests are consistent across CAP facilities.
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4Fast and secure in-country inspections
The clinic specialises in NIPT testing in Japan and carries out strict quality control to provide high accuracy testing for your peace of mind. We guarantee peace of mind with reliable information and expertise from the highest standard of NIPT testing in Japan.
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5Thorough management of personal data
The web server and data server are operated separately on this website, and this design minimises the risk of personal data leakage. Your data is stored in a secure environment, preventing unauthorised access by third parties.
These factors ensure that the clinic’s website maintains high standards of security and protection of personal data, providing a safe and secure environment for customers to use the site.
When using express delivery, test results are provided in as little as two days. Another 95% of respondents received results within eight days. ※This may vary depending on the test items.
There are also a number of risks of invasion to the foetus, including amniotic fluid sampling by puncture of the mother in definitive tests and miscarriage due to transvaginal chorionic villus sampling. There is a 1/300 chance of miscarriage with amniotic fluid testing and a 1/100 chance of miscarriage with chorionic villus testing.
NIPT is an excellent nonconclusive test because it requires only a blood sample from the mother and does not directly invade (damage) the foetus.
If the fetal heartbeat is confirmed by echocardiography, the test can be performed
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Conventional nonconclusive tests (maternal serum markers and combined tests) were not available until after 11 weeks of pregnancy at the earliest.
Hiro Clinic can be taken once the foetus’ heartbeat has been confirmed, so the health of the baby can be known at an early stage.
There are two criteria for measuring the accuracy of a chromosome test. One is ‘sensitivity’, which indicates the probability of being positive and remaining positive after birth. The other is ‘specificity’, which indicates the probability of being negative and remaining negative after birth.
NIPT is highly accurate, with a sensitivity and specificity of 99.9% in testing for chromosome 21 (Down’s syndrome), and can more accurately detect the number of abnormal chromosomes in a baby.
There are no special age limits for NIPT at Hiro Clinic NIPT. There are also no restrictions, such as the fact that couples must be accompanied by their spouses to receive the service.
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