Only at Hiro Clinic!!
Next day results option
⚫︎Exclusively for examinees at Tokyo Ekimae Clinic
Visit on Thursdays and Sundays by 9:30 am and results will be reported the next day.
We offer a minimum 2-day express delivery option at all other clinics except Tokyo Ekimae Clinic.
※Once the next day results option fee payment has been completed, the fee will not be refunded in any case.
‘Why the results can be delivered in as little as two days?’
⚫︎Domestic laboratory facilities available
Hiro Clinic has a domestic laboratory in a Group company, which reduces the time taken to transport the products abroad.
⚫︎Up to 140 specimens can be tested per day
The laboratory uses three next-generation sequencers and tests up to 140 specimens per day (Illumina testing).
In addition, Medicover tests can furthermore be performed on approximately 100 samples per day.
⚫︎Rapid transport system
From the clinic, we use motorbike and airmail services to send the mail quickly.
⚫︎Fast and accurate automated pipetting machines improve work efficiency
The use of automated pipetting machines significantly reduces manual work.
Inspection plan options
Hiro Clinic’s NIPT offers a variety of test plans, as well as a range of other options, such as consultations outside of the test day.
Please have a look at the following.
Options
| Inspection | Remarks | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonographic examination |
Omiya Ekimae Clinic・Nagoya Ekimae Clinic・Osaka Ekimae Clinic, Gynaecology only | JPY 10,000(JPY 11,000 incl. tax) |
| Amniotic fluid testing support | One-time payment only | JPY 3,000(JPY 3,300 incl. tax) |
| Medical examinations outside the clinic days | Direct or remote 20 mins | JPY 4,000(JPY 4,400 incl. tax) |
| Mailing of test results | Sending of test results by registered mail | JPY 3,000(JPY 3,300 incl. tax) |
| Express delivery – shortest next day option | Only available at Tokyo Ekimae Clinic. Visit on Thursdays and Sundays by 9:30 am and results will be reported the next day. Applies to Premium Plans FM, GM, BM (some content only) and Basic Plans F, G, B, A, O, H ※Subject from 10 weeks 0 days ※Only by appointment until 6pm the day before. Phone Reception 0120-95-9381 |
JPY 100,000(JPY 110,000 incl. tax) |
| ※Option fees will not be refunded under any circumstances once the next day’s results option fee payment has been completed. | ||
| Express delivery – shortest 2-3 days option | Results are sent to you in as little as 2-3 days, counting the day of the blood collection as day 0 and counting the next day as day 1. (Normally 95% of the participants receive their results within 8 days (※excluding some plans)) | JPY 30,000(JPY 33,000 incl. tax) （※JPY 44,000 for Nagoya and Sapporo） |
| Weekdays-only H plan (※1) |
Recommended for those who want to find out about chromosome 21 trisomy (Down syndrome) at a reasonable price. The quality of the inspection is equivalent to that of the regular inspection plan. ※Report in maximum 15 days. ※Only available on weekdays, not available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. ※Express delivery and Early inspection not applicable. ※A separate fee of JPY 45,000 (JPY 49,500 incl. tax) will be charged in case of re-collecting blood due to inability to determine. ※Cancellations and refunds will not be made due to inability to determine. |
Regular price 23%OFF JPY 45,000（JPY 49,500 incl. tax） Collaborating Clinic JPY 65,000（ JPY 71,500 incl. tax） |
| Early Inspection |
If the first inspection is less than 10 weeks and 0 days, the same inspection can be repeated for free after 2 weeks or more. Limited to 100 people, we offer it at 70% off the regular price of JPY 33,000 (incl. tax), now at JPY 9,900 (incl. tax). (※ Ends as soon as capacity is reached.) |
【Limited to 100 people】 JPY 9,000( JPY 9,900 incl. tax) |
| Repeater discount | Remarks: A discount of JPY 10,000 is available for those who have had a NIPT test at our clinic and wish to have a second and subsequent test. To enjoy this offer, please ask our staff at the time of your visit. ※Please note that the discount does not apply to tests related to the same child. |
JPY 10,000 discount on plans with a value of JPY 100,000 or more including tax |
| 228 types of recessive genetic testing For newborn babies |
At Hiro Clinic, we offer 228 types of recessive genetic testing for newborn babies at a special price for those who have undergone NIPT.
※ Additionally, the FB points issued when undergoing NIPT can also be used. |
JPY 150,000 ( JPY 165,000 incl. tax) Special limited price |
| 228 types of recessive genetic testing (pair testing) For both parents undergoing NIPT |
As an option in Hiro Clinic’s plan, we offer 228 types of recessive genetic testing.
※ Available only when NIPT and 228 types of recessive genetic testing (pair testing) are conducted on the same day. ※ This option is not available for Premium Plans Om, Hm, and Basic Plans O, K, and H. |
JPY 150,000 ( JPY 165,000 incl. tax) Special limited price |
※The NIPT test is optional. Full cost is to be covered by the patient and insurance cards are not accepted.
※Option only is not available.(※1 excluded)
Registered users
New customers
Payment instructions
Payment by credit card only. ・JCB ・AMEX ・Diners Club ・ UnionPay ・VISA ・Master ・Discover
About the ultrasonographic examination
The following clinics have obstetricians and gynaecologists on staff and can provide
transvaginal ultrasound (transvaginal ultrasound) and abdominal ultrasound (abdominal
ultrasound) prior to the NIPT examination. ( Examination fee: 10,000 yen (11,000 yen incl.
tax))
For more information, please refer to this page.
About the positive score
A Positive Score Report is attached, which provides a combination of positive scores and positive predictive values from over 40,000 NIPT results※ performed to date at Hiro Clinic NIPT.
This will help you to make a decision if you have a positive NIPT.
However, the Positive Score Report is not included for tests taken at less than 10 weeks; it is only included for tests taken after 10 weeks, when the results are positive for chromosome 21 trisomy, chromosome 18 trisomy and chromosome 13 trisomy.
Positive score report Free of charge
※As of November 2023.
About amniotic fluid testing support
Hiro Clinic NIPT offers support for amniotic fluid testing organised by partner laboratories.
The fee is JPY 3,000 (excluding tax). By using this service, patients with a positive test result
can receive a subsidy of up to JPY 200,000, including tax, for the cost of the amniotic fluid
test. Payment for amniotic fluid testing support is made only once.
Please note that there are criteria for subsidising the cost of amniotic fluid testing.
※Not available for subscription if a stand-alone test is selected.
Amniotic fluid test cost assistance criteria
① For positive chromosomes 1-22 or sex chromosomes (all chromosomes), assistance is
available for G-band and qf-PCR tests.
② If all autosomal partial deletions and microdeletions are positive, G-band, qf-PCR and
microarray testing will be assisted.
About the medical examination by doctor
After the NIPT test, a doctor will provide a consultation for those who wish to have a medical
examination.
The consultation on the day of the NIPT test is included in the test fee, but a consultation fee
of JPY 4,000 (JPY 4,400 incl. tax) will be charged for consultations on days other than the
test day.
Please call if you wish to have a consultation. Depending on the schedule of the doctor in
charge, appointments will be made if possible.
About the cancellation of express delivery
There is no charge for cancellations up to two days before the appointment date of the visit.
Please note that if you cancel the ‘express service’ one day before or on the day of your visit
appointment, you will be charged the full amount.
Application for express delivery
- Express delivery is a method of delivering specimens to the laboratory by a combination of air and land transport.
Therefore, test results may not be returned in the number of express delivery days due to adverse weather conditions, disasters, social conditions or other reasons. - If the test results cannot be returned within 3 days counting from the date of blood collection as day 0, only the express delivery fee will be refunded. The clinic will pay the bank transfer fee. Please note that the test cannot be interrupted and the test fee cannot be refunded.
- Even if you apply in advance, we may refuse same-day express delivery.
- As soon as we know of a situation where we are unable to return the results in the number of express delivery days due to cancelled or cancelled flights, even just before the specimens are dispatched, we will inform you and refund your money.
Discounts for referrals of friends
- A ‘refer-a-friend card’ is available, which offers a discount if you refer a friend. For more information, please contact the clinic.
For enquiries about booking an appointment for a previous day or same-day consultation.
Opening hours for reservations: 10:00-18:00
※ Calls can only be made from within Japan.
