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- Direct line for enquiries
(Office hours [Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun] 10:00-18:00)
※The clinic is open even when the above-mentioned days are public holidays. - ☎ 06-6226-8631
- Address
〒542-0085 7F Prime Square Shinsaibashi, 2-7-18 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
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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.
Doctors at Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic
Male Doctor
Graduated at Osaka City University (now Osaka Public University)
Specialist in Urology, The Japanese Society of Urology
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Opening hours
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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
New users here
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World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Access
View GoogleMap 4-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station (Exit 4-B) on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 7-minute walk from Namba Station on the JR Line.-
JR Kusatsu Station → Midosuji Line Namba StationJR Tokaido and Sanyo Honsen Line Shinkansen, transfer at Osaka StationApproximately 1 hour
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JR Kyoto Station → Namba Station on the Midosuji LineJR Tokaido and Sanyo Honsen Line Shinkansen, transfer at Osaka StationApproximately 40 minutes
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JR Sannomiya Station → Midosuji Line Namba StationJR Tokaido and Sanyo Honsen Line Shinkansen, transfer at Osaka StationApproximately 40 minutes
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Nankai Main Line Sakai Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicApproximately 30 minutes
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Kintetsu Nara Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicApproximately 50 minutes
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JR Wakayama Station → JR Namba StationJR Kishuji Rapid, transfer at Tennoji StationApproximately 1 hour
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JR Kusatsu Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia National Route 1/Daini Keihan RoadApproximately 1 hour
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JR Kyoto Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Daini Keihan RoadApproximately 1 hour
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JR Sannomiya Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Hanshin Expressway No. 3 Kobe LineApproximately 1 hour
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JR Wakayama Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Matsubara-Nachikatsuura line/Hanwa ExpresswayApproximately 50 minutes
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JR Kyoto Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Daini Keihan RoadApproximately 1 hour 10 minutes
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Nankai Main Line Sakai Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Hanshin Expressway Route 15Approximately 30 minutes
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Kintetsu Nara Station → Namba Shinsaibashi ClinicVia Daini-Hanna toll roadApproximately 1 hour
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- Directions from Namba Station
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Getting NIPT in Namba-Shinsaibashi: How Hiro Clinic Differs from Certified Facilities
If you’re considering NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) in Namba-Shinsaibashi, the fastest way to choose the right facility is to understand the difference between certified and non-certified facilities. Hiro Clinic NIPT Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic is a non-certified facility. Comparing five points — testing scope, age limits, referral letters, result speed, and cost — will help you find the facility that suits you best.
Differences Between Certified Facilities and Hiro Clinic (Non-Certified Facility) [Comparison Table]
The main differences come down to testing flexibility and ease of access. The table below summarizes how to choose between the two in Namba-Shinsaibashi.
| Comparison item | Certified facility | Hiro Clinic Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic (non-certified facility) |
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| Testing scope | Mainly limited to trisomy 21, 18, and 13. Fetal sex not available. | Covers the basic 3 conditions plus all chromosomes, microdeletions/duplications (up to 143 types), and fetal sex. |
| Age limit | Often restricted to mothers aged 35 or older at delivery. | No age restrictions. Open to all pregnant women. |
| Referral letter | Usually requires a referral letter from your regular OB-GYN. | No referral letter required. You can be tested once a fetal heartbeat is confirmed. |
| Result speed | Typically 1-2 weeks due to overseas shipping. | In partnership with a domestic testing institution, results in about 5 days on average, as fast as 2 days. |
| Cost | Varies by facility. | Plans range from around ¥60,000 for the 3-condition test to full-coverage plans. |
| How to test | Generally requires an in-clinic visit. | In addition to in-clinic testing, an at-home “Ouchi NIPT” option is also available. |
No Difference in Testing Accuracy
There is no difference in testing accuracy between certified and non-certified facilities. Some people worry that accuracy may be lower at a non-certified facility, 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 carried out to the same standard.
About the Testing Institution in Charge: Tokyo Health Inspection Center
NIPT testing at Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic is carried out in partnership with a domestic testing institution. The institution in charge of testing is the Tokyo Health Inspection Center.
The Tokyo Health Inspection Center is a testing institution that was accredited as a certified NIPT facility from 2022 to 2024. Because we work with a domestic testing institution, results are typically available in about 5 days on average, as fast as 2 days. This shorter, less anxious wait for results is one reason Namba-Shinsaibashi Clinic is chosen by so many.
Why Choose Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic
Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic is chosen for three reasons: accessibility, track record, and support system. We’ve created an environment that’s easy to visit even for busy people.
- Located on the 7th floor of Prime Square Shinsaibashi, about a 4-minute walk from Namba Station and about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4-B of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
- Over 75,000 NIPT tests performed, with a 98.8% user satisfaction rate (Easy Cloud Co., Ltd. survey, December 2023).
- Obstetrics and gynecology specialists and clinical genetics specialists are on staff.
- An “Amniocentesis Support” program covers up to ¥300,000 in amniocentesis costs if the result is positive.
- No age restrictions or referral letters required. An at-home “Ouchi NIPT” option is also available.
For more on the certified facility system itself, see our page on What Is a Certified NIPT Facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiro Clinic NIPT Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic
Q1. What are the clinic hours and closed days at Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic?
We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. The clinic is closed on Fridays.
Even if one of the above open days falls on a public holiday, we remain open as usual, so please feel free to visit.
Q2. Is there affiliated parking?
There is no dedicated affiliated parking for Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic. There are many coin-operated parking lots nearby that you can use.
The “THE PARKing Amerikamura (Urban BLD Shinsaibashi)” parking lot offers a parking discount. Please be sure to bring the parking ticket issued on arrival to the clinic reception desk.
Q3. How far is the clinic from the nearest station?
It’s about a 4-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, and about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4-B of Shinsaibashi Station, also on the Midosuji Line. It’s about a 7-minute walk from Namba Station on the JR line.
The clinic is located on the 7th floor of Prime Square Shinsaibashi.
Q4. From how many weeks of pregnancy can I be tested? Are there any age restrictions?
You can be tested once a fetal heartbeat has been confirmed by ultrasound. There are no age restrictions, and no referral letter is required.
You don’t need to be accompanied by your partner — you can visit and be tested on your own.
Q5. What should I do if my NIPT result is positive?
NIPT is a non-diagnostic screening test, so if the result is positive, you will need a confirmatory amniocentesis.
Hiro Clinic offers three support plans that subsidize the cost of amniocentesis if the result is positive, covering up to ¥300,000 (tax included). Genetic counseling with a physician is also available.
Q6. How long does it take to get results?
Testing is completed entirely within Japan at a domestic testing institution (Tokyo Health Inspection Center); 95% of patients receive their results within 5 days of the blood draw.
For those in a hurry, an express option is also available for an additional fee (¥44,000, tax included).
Q7. What testing plans are available?
We offer 12 different plans, ranging from the basic trisomies (chromosomes 13, 18, and 21) to all-chromosome aneuploidies, 143 types of microdeletion/duplication syndromes, and over 200 single-gene disorders.
For details on plan combinations, please check the plan-selection page on our official website.
Q8. Can I eat or shop nearby after the test?
Namba-Shinsaibashi is one of Osaka’s leading shopping and dining districts, with plenty of commercial facilities and restaurants. Since testing — from reception to blood draw — is completed relatively quickly, you’re welcome to enjoy shopping or a meal afterward if you’re feeling well.
Q9. How do I make a reservation?
Online reservations are accepted 24 hours a day. You can also book by phone (toll-free 0120-169-629, or 06-6226-8631).
If you’re unsure which plan to choose, a free consultation via LINE is also available.
Q10. What is the testing and quality-control system like at Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic?
At Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic, Director Dr. Satoshi Hatakenaka (a urologist certified by the Japanese Urological Association) oversees everything from testing to counseling.
The testing itself is carried out at the same domestic testing institution used nationwide (Tokyo Health Inspection Center), and quality control of the results is supervised by Dr. Hiroshi Oka, Medical Corporation Fukumikai Hiro Clinic’s Chief Director and Lab Director. To date, Hiro Clinic has performed over 75,000 NIPT tests, with a 98.8% user satisfaction rate (Easy Cloud Co., Ltd. survey, December 2023).
Q11. Can I get NIPT near Namba/Shinsaibashi?
Yes. Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic is located on the 7th floor of Prime Square Shinsaibashi, about a 4-minute walk from Namba Station and about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4-B of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. It’s easily accessible whether you live or work in the Namba or Shinsaibashi area, so please feel free to visit.
Q12. What’s the approximate cost of NIPT at Namba/Shinsaibashi?
At Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic, you can choose a plan based on the scope you’d like tested.
Plans focused on the basic 3 conditions (trisomy 21, 18, and 13) start at around ¥60,000. Full-coverage plans testing all chromosomes and microdeletion/duplication syndromes are also available depending on your budget.
If the result is positive, an “Amniocentesis Support” program covering up to ¥300,000 in amniocentesis costs is also available.
Q13. Is Hiro Clinic NIPT Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic a certified facility?
Namba Shinsaibashi Clinic is a non-certified facility.
However, the Tokyo Health Inspection Center, which carries out testing, is a testing institution that was accredited as a certified NIPT facility from 2022 to 2024. There is no difference in testing accuracy compared with certified facilities.
Being able to test without age restrictions or a referral letter, and covering a wide range of items including fetal sex and microdeletions, are among the advantages of a non-certified facility.
