Baby Gender Test

Every human being has a pair of sex chromosomes in each cell. The Y chromosome is present in males, who have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

For a baby gender test, the mother’s blood sample is analysed by our in-house geneticists to determine if the Y chromosome is present.

If a Y chromosome is detected, this indicates that the baby is a boy. If no Y chromosome is detected, this means that the baby is a girl.

AlphaBiolabs is Ireland’s No. 1 DNA testing laboratory, with over 20 years of experience providing at-home DNA testing for peace of mind.

More reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs for your Baby Gender test:

• From €119 with results in 3-4 business days!
• Test as early as 6 weeks into pregnancy – only a blood sample from mum required
• We’re the only DNA testing laboratory in Ireland offering the easy-to-use, pain-free TinyTAP device – so you can collect your sample quickly and easily at home
• 100% safe for mum and baby
• We’re ISO 17025-accredited, ensuring our processes meet the highest international standards for accuracy and reliability
• We’re rated 5 stars on DNA Testing Choice, based on reviews from real customers
• We prioritise your privacy and guarantee 100% confidentiality throughout the testing process. This includes sending your test kit in discreet, plain packaging, and delivering your password-protected results via secure email
• Option to organise your own sample collection, or book an appointment with a professional sample collector at one of our walk-in centres, or at a location convenient to you

This test requires a blood sample from the mother, which you can collect yourself in the comfort of your own home using our convenient, pain-free, TinyTAP device.

We are the ONLY DNA laboratory in Ireland to offer TinyTAP for fuss-free, home sample collection. Simply follow the instructions included in your test kit to collect your blood sample by pressing the device against your arm. Then return your sample to our laboratory.

Alternatively, you have the option to organise your own sample collection, or book an appointment with a professional sample collector at one of our walk-in centres, or at a location convenient to you.

Order your test online now or contact us on 01 402 9466 for guidance on the best sample collection option for you.

The mother must be at least 6 weeks’ pregnant to ensure that any Y chromosome present in the blood sample is at a detectable level.

Our baby gender testing is 100% safe and risk-free for mother and baby, with only a blood sample required from the mother.

Choose Self-collect at home with TinyTAP (MOST POPULAR) to collect your own blood sample in the comfort of your own home using our innovative, fuss-free TinyTAP device.

Alternatively, you have the option to organise your own sample collection, or book an appointment with a professional sample collector at one of our walk-in centres, or at a location convenient to you.

Call 01 402 9466 or email info@alphabiolabs.ie if you need advice on which sample collection option is best for you.

Our baby gender test has a proven accuracy of 99%, making our results extremely reliable.

However, due to the nature of the scientific method, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, as we do with all our DNA relationship tests. This is because there are several factors that can affect the results of the test.

This is the same for every baby gender test available on the market.

As such, this is a screening test only and not a diagnostic confirmation of the baby’s gender.

For the highest chance of a conclusive result, the mother must be at least 6 weeks pregnant to ensure that any Y chromosome present in the blood sample is at a detectable level.

If you are collecting your own sample at home using our TinyTAP device, it is very important that samples are collected exactly in accordance with the instructions provided in your test kit.

The test is not suitable for women who have had a bone marrow/stem cell transplant or solid organ transplant from a male donor at any time OR a blood transfusion in the 3 months prior to testing.

For further information, please see our Terms and Conditions here.

Our baby gender test has a proven accuracy of 99%, making our results extremely reliable.

However, due to the nature of the scientific method – non-diagnostic screening for a Y chromosome – we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, as we do with all our DNA relationship tests. This is because there are several factors that can affect the results of the test.

This is the same for every baby gender test available on the market.

Factors that can affect the results of the test include:

• The level of foetal DNA present in the blood sample at the time of testing – this is highly variable between individuals, and the test cannot determine the level of foetal DNA in the sample – only whether a Y chromosome is present.

• Male DNA contamination – where the DNA sample has become contaminated with male DNA due to handling of the kit contents by a male individual, environmental factors, or other reasons beyond the customer’s or laboratory’s control.

  Please be assured that every effort is made to minimise the risk of sample contamination throughout the testing process; samples must be collected by females only, following strict collection instructions, and are processed by a female-only lab team.

• A vanishing twin may cause a false result.

Please note: The test is not suitable for women who have had a bone marrow/stem cell transplant or solid organ transplant from a male donor at any time OR a blood transfusion in the 3 months prior to testing.

For further information, please see our Terms and Conditions here.

We provide four options for sample collection for your baby gender test.

Whichever sample collection option you choose, you’ll receive your results in 3-4 business days after your blood sample arrives at our laboratory.

You must be at least 6 weeks pregnant at the time your blood sample is collected, to ensure that any Y chromosome present in the blood is at a detectable level.

• Self-collect at home with TinyTAP
  €119 + TinyTAP device (€79)

  We’re the ONLY DNA laboratory in Ireland to offer this easy-to-use, pain-free blood collection device. Ideal for people who are needle-phobic, simply press the device against your arm to collect your sample, with no clinical appointments required.

• Organise your own blood sample collection
  €119

  Arrange your own blood sample collection with a trained medical professional (e.g. doctor, nurse, phlebotomist). Your test kit includes clear guidance to ensure the sample is taken correctly.

• Walk-in centre sample collection
  €119 + sample collection fees (€49)

  Book a blood draw with an AlphaBiolabs sample collector at one of our walk-in centres.

• Home visit sample collection
  €119 + sample collection fees (€149)

  Book a blood draw with an AlphaBiolabs sample collector at home or another convenient location of your choice.

Order your Baby Gender Test.

In twin pregnancies, the test will show whether at least one foetus is male or that all foetuses are female.

Your confidential results will be emailed to you in 3-4 business days after your sample arrives at our laboratory.

Our Baby Gender Test reports are very clear and easy to understand, so you will know the sex of your baby as soon as you open your test results.

The report includes your Baby Gender result, which is set out clearly at the top of the report, a short statement explaining how the test was performed, and a conclusion (confirmation of your result). You can view an example of each test report (Boy and Girl), below.

If a Y-chromosome is detected in the mother’s blood sample, this indicates that there is a 99% chance that the baby is a boy.

If a Y-chromosome is not detected, this indicates that there is a 99% chance that the baby is a girl.

See an example of a report for a boy here >

See an example of a report for a girl here >

Our TinyTAP device offers a convenient, fuss-free way to collect your own blood sample in the comfort of your own home, by pressing the device against your arm to collect your sample, with no additional fees and no appointment required.

Full instructions on how to collect your sample are included in your test kit.

We advise that you use the TinyTAP device to collect your own sample to avoid any possibility of contamination with male DNA. If you would prefer to have someone help you, you must only use FEMALE helpers.

If you would prefer to have a blood draw performed by a professional sample collector at one of our walk-in centres*, or at a time and location convenient to you*, simply select one of these options when placing your order.

You also have the option to organise your own sample collection by a trained medical practitioner (e.g. nurse or phlebotomist). Simply choose ‘I will organise my own sample collection’ when placing your order.

*Additional charges apply.

Our Baby Gender Test looks for the presence of the Y chromosome in the mother’s blood. Therefore, hormonal changes such as that caused by breastfeeding will not impact your test results.

Research shows that foetal DNA is eliminated from the mother’s bloodstream within 1-2 days. This means that a previous miscarriage will not impact the results of your test.

Tattoos will not impact your ability to collect your blood sample and will not affect the test results. Using the TinyTAP will also not affect your tattoos.

Studies have shown that foetal DNA is no longer detectable in the mother’s bloodstream within 1-2 days after giving birth. This means that a previous male pregnancy will not impact your test results.

You can order your Baby Gender Test online now from just €119.

Results are sent via secure email in 3-4 business days after we receive your sample at our laboratory.

You can order a baby gender test here. Alternatively, call us on 01 402 9466 or email info@alphabiolabs.ie.