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NIPT Test in Nepal is now available through MedEx — a simple, non-invasive blood test that screens for Down, Edwards, and Patau syndrome starting from week 10 of pregnancy.
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*NIPT is available at MedEx Neo Clinic in Nepal — processed through an accredited laboratory partner. Walk-ins are welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome at MedEx Neo Clinic and Pharmacy
📍 Opposite of Naxal Bhat Bhateni Supermarket, Thirbam Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal.
*Home & hotel sample collection available across Kathmandu — fulfilled within 1–2 hours.
Note: In accordance with Nepali law, NIPT at MedEx Neo Clinic is offered strictly as a health screening test for chromosomal conditions. We do not determine, report, or discuss fetal sex under any circumstance.
The NIPT test in Nepal analyzes tiny fragments of your baby’s DNA that naturally circulate in your bloodstream during pregnancy, screening for common genetic conditions with high accuracy and no procedural risk.
The most common chromosomal condition NIPT screens for, detected with high sensitivity.
A rarer but more severe chromosomal condition, caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.
Caused by an extra copy of chromosome 13, associated with serious developmental effects.
NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic one. A high-risk result should always be followed up with diagnostic confirmation (e.g. amniocentesis) and genetic counselling — it does not confirm a condition on its own.
Call, WhatsApp, or visit us at Naxal — home sample collection is available across Kathmandu.
A routine maternal blood sample is taken from the mother’s arm from around 10 weeks of pregnancy. No needle is inserted into the uterus or near the baby, making the sample collection non-invasive to the pregnancy.
Your sample is analyzed for fetal cell-free DNA to screen for common genetic conditions.
Reports are ready in 15–18 working days and shared privately, with our team available to walk you through what it means and any next steps.
No. Sex determination of a fetus is prohibited under Nepali law, and MedEx Neo Clinic does not determine, report, or discuss fetal sex under any circumstance. Our NIPT service reports only on the chromosomal conditions listed on this page.
Requests for sex determination will be declined. This applies to every patient, without exception.
From week 10 onwards. Before that point there usually isn’t enough fetal cell-free DNA in the mother’s blood for a reliable result, and the sample may need to be repeated.
Yes. NIPT needs only a routine blood sample from the mother’s arm. Nothing is inserted into the uterus, so there is no procedure-related risk of miscarriage — unlike amniocentesis or CVS.
No. NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic one. A low-risk result means the chance of the screened conditions is very low, but it cannot rule them out completely, and it says nothing about conditions outside the screening panel.
A high-risk result needs diagnostic confirmation, such as amniocentesis, along with genetic counselling before any conclusion is drawn.
15–18 working days from the date your sample is collected. We contact you privately as soon as the report is ready and our team will take you through what it means.
No fasting or special preparation is needed. You can eat and drink normally before your appointment.
Yes. Home and hotel collection is available across Kathmandu and is usually fulfilled within 1–2 hours of booking. Walk-ins at our Naxal clinic are also welcome.
Only you, and anyone you explicitly authorise. Reports are shared privately and are never disclosed to family members, employers, or third parties without your consent.
The NIPT test in Nepal is suitable for most pregnancies, low-risk and high-risk alike.It's especially worth discussing with your doctor if:
You are 35 years or older
You have a family history of genetic or inherited conditions
A first-trimester screening showed an abnormal result.
You have previously had a pregnancy affected by a genetic condition.
You simply want the added reassurance of a highly accurate screen
You'd prefer to avoid invasive testing where possible
| Factor | NIPT (Blood Test) | Amniocentesis / CVS |
|---|---|---|
| Risk from the test | None | Small but real risk |
| Sample | Maternal blood draw | Amniotic fluid or placental tissue |
| Earliest timing | From week 10 | Usually week 11–14 (CVS) or 15+ (amnio) |
| Result type | Screening (risk assessment) | Diagnostic (confirmatory) |
| False positive rate | Low | Not applicable — diagnostic |
Many pregnancies may use NIPT as an early screening option, with invasive diagnostic testing considered when clinically indicated, including after a high-risk screening result.
Alongside NIPT, our specialist teleconsultation service is available if you'd like to discuss your results with an OB/GYN remotely.
Testing is processed through certified laboratory partners using validated NIPT methodology.
Our clinicians help you understand your report and the appropriate next step, whatever the result.
Your results are shared privately and never discussed without your consent.
Prefer not to travel? Our team can collect your blood sample at home, across Kathmandu.
NIPT is one part of our full genetic testing catalogue. Don't see what you need, or unsure which test applies to you — reach out and our team will guide you.
Confirms or excludes biological father-child relationship. Legal (court-admissible) and personal options available.
Confirms biological mother-child relationship, used for birth registration and family reunification cases.
Establishes the likelihood that two individuals share one or both biological parents.
Used when an alleged parent is unavailable — establishes relationship through grandparents instead.
Embassy-accepted relationship testing to support family visa, citizenship, or foreign employment applications.
Leave your details and which test you’re interested in — our team will get back to you with availability and next steps.
NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test) is a blood test done during pregnancy that analyzes small fragments of your baby’s DNA circulating in your bloodstream, to screen for common chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Patau syndrome.The NIPT test in Nepal is available at MedEx Neo Clinic, Naxal, with home collection across Kathmandu.
NIPT can typically be done from week 10 of pregnancy onward, once there’s enough fetal DNA circulating in the mother’s blood for accurate analysis.
Yes. NIPT only requires a standard blood draw from the mother’s arm — there’s no needle or procedure near the baby, so it carries no risk of miscarriage, unlike amniocentesis or CVS.
NIPT has a high detection rate for the most common trisomies (21, 18 and 13), with a low false-positive rate compared to older first-trimester screening methods. According to ACOG's prenatal genetic screening guidance, a high-risk result should still be confirmed with diagnostic testing.
No — NIPT is a screening test, meaning it estimates risk rather than confirming a diagnosis. If your result comes back high-risk, your doctor will typically recommend a diagnostic test like amniocentesis to confirm.
A referral isn’t required to book, though we recommend discussing your results with your OB/GYN as part of your regular prenatal care.
Yes, MedEx Neo Clinic offers home blood sample collection across Kathmandu for those who’d prefer not to travel to the clinic.
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