- Call Center
-
- Direct line for enquiries
(Office hours [Monday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday] 10:00-18:00)
※The clinic is open even when the above-mentioned days are public holidays. - ☎ 06-6131-8207
- Address
〒530-0012 7F Umeda Seiwa Building, 2-6-30 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Hiro Clinic’s Benefits
Hiro Clinic has a range of more detailed tests that are not available in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Doctors at Osaka Ekimae Clinic
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Opening hours
| 月 | |
|---|---|
| 火 | |
| 水 | |
| 木 | |
| 金 | |
| 土 | |
| 日 |
[Monday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday] 10:00 – 18:00
※Open even if the above days are public holidays.
※Some days of the week may be remote.
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Congestion calendar
| 月 | 火 | 水 | 木 | 金 | 土 | 日 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | |||||||
| 11 | |||||||
| 12 | |||||||
| 13 | |||||||
| 14 | |||||||
| 15 | |||||||
| 16 | |||||||
| 17 |
- Crowded
- Mixed
- Normal
- Free
※This is an indication of the reservation situation. There may be discrepancies with the actual booking situation. Please be aware of this in advance.
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Test Plans
Tests are available for single or twin pregnancies.
A TV commercial for Hiro Clinic NIPT is broadcast on TOKYO MX.
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
World Class Next Generation NIPT
New users here
Registered users here
24hours reservation available
Access
5-minute walk from JR Osaka Station 3-minute walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station
Address: 〒530-0012 7F Umeda Seiwa Building, 2-6-30 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan
-
- For those coming by car
-
- For those coming by train
-
- For those coming by bus
Getting NIPT in Osaka: How Hiro Clinic Differs from Certified Facilities
If you are considering NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) in Osaka, it helps to understand the difference between certified and non-certified facilities. Hiro Clinic NIPT Osaka Ekimae Clinic is a non-certified facility. Comparing five points — testing scope, age restrictions, referral letters, result speed, and cost — makes it easier to find the option that suits you.
Certified Facilities vs. Hiro Clinic (Non-Certified): Comparison Table
The main differences come down to testing flexibility and ease of access. The table below summarizes how to choose in Osaka.
| Comparison | Certified Facilities | Hiro Clinic Osaka Ekimae Clinic (Non-Certified) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing scope | Mainly limited to the 3 trisomies (21, 18, 13). Sex is not disclosed. | Covers the 3 basic conditions plus all chromosomes, microdeletions/duplications (up to 143 types), and sex. |
| Age restrictions | Often limited to mothers aged 35+ at delivery. | No age restrictions. Available to all pregnant women. |
| Referral letter | Usually requires a referral from your regular OB/GYN. | No referral required. Testing is available once a fetal heartbeat is confirmed. |
| Result speed | Typically 1–2 weeks due to overseas shipping. | 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 ¥60,000 range for 3 conditions, up to full-coverage plans. |
| Testing method | Generally requires an in-person visit. | In-person visits plus an at-home option (“Ouchi NIPT”) that can be completed without visiting the clinic. |
No Difference in Testing Accuracy
There is no difference in testing accuracy between certified and non-certified facilities. Some people worry that accuracy might 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: Tokyo Health Inspection Center
NIPT at Osaka 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 certified as an NIPT-certified facility from 2022 to 2024. Because we work with a domestic testing institution, results can be delivered in approximately 5 days on average, as fast as 2. This shorter waiting time is one reason patients in Osaka choose Hiro Clinic.
Why Choose Osaka Ekimae Clinic
Osaka Ekimae Clinic is chosen for three reasons: accessibility, track record, and support. We have created an environment that is easy to visit in the Umeda area.
- About 5 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station, about 3 minutes from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station, and about 2 minutes from Exit 5 of Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station.
- Over 75,000 NIPT tests performed to date.
- Staffed by an obstetrics and gynecology specialist (Director Hidehito Yokawa) and a board-certified clinical geneticist.
- An “Amniocentesis Support” program covers up to ¥300,000 toward amniocentesis costs if results are positive.
- Along with Omiya Ekimae Clinic, one of only two of our 10 directly operated clinics nationwide offering an optional fetal ultrasound scan.
- No age restrictions or referral required. An at-home option (“Ouchi NIPT”) is also available.
For more on the differences between certified and non-certified facilities, see The Pros and Cons of NIPT Certified and Non-Certified Facilities.
FAQ: Is Osaka Ekimae Clinic a Certified Facility?
Osaka Ekimae Clinic is a non-certified facility. However, the Tokyo Health Inspection Center, which is responsible for testing, is a testing institution that was certified as an NIPT-certified 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, while covering a wide range of items such as sex and microdeletions, is a feature of non-certified facilities.
