Although it is not officially accredited, I was attracted by the fact that the procedures up to the test could be completed online, so I chose Hiro Clinic. The process was very simple, and I was able to make an appointment at the desired time even though it was right before. On the day, after listening to the nurse’s explanation, I reviewed the video and documents alone, then had a brief interview with the doctor, and the blood collection was completed in about 20 minutes. Since this is my second pregnancy and I had some knowledge from having had NIPT at another place before, I felt satisfied with the smooth and simple test, but for first-timers, I think it’s good to gather information through the internet or obstetricians before the test!
Since I was 43 and my husband was 48, we were considering doing an NT scan test for our second pregnancy. However, NT scan tests are only available up to 13 weeks, and NIPT is only available up to 16 weeks. With only 16 weeks before the three-day weekend, I was anxious and chose Hiro Clinic Tokyo Ekimae Clinic because they had an easy-to-understand website and pricing plan, and I could make an appointment on the same day! At the clinic, I was immediately shown to a private room, watched a video on NIPT on a tablet, and received a thorough explanation. Infection control measures were perfect. There was a mutual aid system where up to 200,000 yen was covered for amniocentesis in case of a positive test, and I joined for 3,000 yen. Later, a female doctor answered my concerns and questions about the test thoroughly and patiently, and I was able to decide on the final plan and undergo the test with peace of mind. I was well-informed about the chromosomal abnormalities using the tablet video, so I understood it well. The nurse was kind, and although there was initially difficulty drawing blood from my arm due to fatigue and dehydration, which surprised both of us, this is occasionally the case. The blood collection went smoothly afterward, with no pain, but since I was feeling nauseous, I rested in the private room for a while before settling the payment. The test results arrived in four days and could be checked online. I was satisfied and reassured by the speed, the staff’s politeness, the test content, and the price. I’m glad I took the NIPT test, and I’m really glad it was at Hiro Clinic.
Since I was 36 years old at the time of in vitro fertilization and delivery, my partner and I decided to have NIPT before undergoing in vitro fertilization. At 13 weeks pregnant, I only had the test for Trisomy 21. Other clinics did not offer single tests and were expensive, and based on reviews, Hiro Clinic seemed to provide quick results, and if positive, they offered amniocentesis support up to 200,000 yen. I chose Hiro Clinic for these reasons. I selected the most affordable single test, but I was not pressured into other more expensive tests. The blood collection was painless, and both the doctor and nurse were pleasant. It took about 30 minutes from check-in to payment. I called twice before making a reservation to ask questions, and the answers were very polite and helpful. The results arrived four days later, and I felt relieved to receive a negative result. I’m glad I went to Hiro Clinic.
When I was 17 weeks pregnant, I received a Quad screen test result from my obstetric clinic indicating a 1 in 78 chance of Trisomy 21. Since it would take two weeks to get results from NIPT at the obstetric clinic, and if positive, the subsequent schedule would be tight, I was in trouble until my husband found Hiro Clinic online. I was able to make a reservation about two hours later on the same day, and the clinic was easy to find along Yaesu Street, just a short walk from Tokyo Station. After check-in, I watched an explanatory video, received an explanation from the doctor, and had the blood drawn, finishing everything in about 45 minutes. The explanation was brief but sufficient, given that I had prior information from the obstetric clinic and my own research. There is a mutual aid system that covers up to 200,000 yen for amniocentesis in case of a positive result, which was reassuring. I only tested for Trisomy 21, which was affordable, and I appreciated the reasonable price. Depending on the level of congestion, I had my test on a Saturday and received the results by Tuesday night, which was very reassuring. Overall, I think it’s a great clinic for those who want quick results and affordable NIPT.
At 33 years old and unable to receive NIPT at accredited facilities due to age limits, I underwent testing here. Since the test items vary by plan, I needed to research the content myself. I made a reservation in advance and on the day of the test, watched an explanatory video in a private room, had a consultation with the doctor, and then had the blood drawn. Depending on the day and time, the response was smooth without any wait during weekday afternoons. I had the test on a Tuesday afternoon and received the results on Saturday morning (no extra charge). It was good to get results quickly and with a shorter wait time compared to other testing facilities. I had no major complaints about the service, but the only issue was that the location icon on Google Maps was incorrect and pointed to the adjacent building, so I ended up entering the wrong building initially. I hope that can be corrected.
At 10 weeks pregnant, I went to Hiro Clinic Tokyo Ekimae Clinic, which was recommended by a friend, for an NIPT test. I had only a Down syndrome test. The clinic felt more like an office than a hospital. After check-in, I was immediately shown to a private room and watched a video for about 15 minutes. After that, I had the blood drawn and signed the consent form while listening to the doctor (about 5 minutes). The entire process from check-in to payment took just over 20 minutes. The nurse who performed the blood draw was very easy to talk to and kind, which made me feel at ease despite normally disliking blood draws. The results arrived by email three days later, and I checked them by logging in. The results came very quickly!
