How Much Is a Gender Blood Test?

With a baby on the way, you might be experiencing some interesting symptoms. Are poofy pink tu-tus twirling through your mind? Are tiny blue sneakers tip-toeing through your daydreams?  The truth is, wondering about your baby’s gender is natural, whether you’re a first-time mama or a baby-making pro. 

Suppose you’re not interested in waiting until your gender reveal ultrasound (which typically occurs between weeks 18 to 20) to meet your little miss or mister. In that case, you may be wondering, how much is a gender blood test with insurance and without? 

Non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPTs) that determine gender are typically considered elective by most health insurance companies, meaning that the cost comes out of your pocket regardless of if you’re insured. Fortunately, SneakPeek offers affordable OBGYN-recommended at-home tests that provide gender even sooner than NIPTs.

No Insurance? No Problem with SneakPeek 

In the US, non-invasive prenatal tests used to detect gender early in pregnancy can cost anywhere from $800 to $2000 without insurance. Even with insurance, NIPTs are often not covered unless a doctor has recommended the test. 

This is because, aside from gender, an in-office NIPT also screens for chromosomal disorders and birth defects like:

• Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)  – This chromosomal abnormality results from an extra copy of chromosome 21 and can affect your baby’s physical and mental development.
• Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) – An extra copy of chromosome 13 in every cell can lead to intellectual and physical disabilities. 
• Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) – An abnormality of chromosome 18 causes developmental delays. 

When a mom-to-be is at an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities, their physicians will recommend a NIPT. In this case, insurance will typically cover the cost. 

Fortunately, you don’t have to rely on a NIPT to discover your baby’s gender (regardless of your insurance coverage). SneakPeek offers three at-home alternatives to NIPTs at three affordable tiers and provides over 99% accurate¹ results. With or without insurance, you can expect to pay the following for each:

• SneakPeek Gender – Lancet – Fingerprick-based test costs only $79
• SneakPeak Gender – Snap – This pain-free model costs only $99
• SneakPeek Gender – Snap FastTrack – Get VIP service and expedited results for only $159

That’s hundreds of dollars less than you’d pay for an in-office gender blood test! Plus, our groundbreaking testing kits can predict your little one’s gender as early as 6 weeks into your pregnancy. That’s 3-4 weeks earlier than NIPTs. So, when you choose SneakPeek, you’re not just saving money—you’re also saving time.  You can take our test in the comfort of your own home, without a doctor’s order to do so. 

How does SneakPeek Gender work? 

When you order a gender test kit online, you’ll receive all the materials you need to collect a small blood sample safely and comfortably at home. Once you return this sample to our lab (free shipping included), we use a centrifuge to separate plasma from whole blood and collect cell-free fetal DNA, or cfDNA. 

CfDNA are free-floating DNA fragments from your unborn child that enter your bloodstream as your baby grows. 

Since your bloodstream typically only contains X chromosomes (a.k.a., the female chromosome), the presence of even one male Y chromosome in your blood sample indicates a baby boy. If no Y chromosomes are present in your sample, it means you’re having a baby girl. 

Although each of our gender tests provides over 99% clinically proven accurate¹ results, they each work slightly differently, so let’s break down the details.

SneakPeek Gender – Lancet 

Our finger-based model uses a traditional needle-prick to collect blood from your fingertip and provides you with a over 99% accurate¹ test result.

How much does the Lancet test cost? 

The SneakPeek Gender Lancet test costs $79 with or without insurance. Prepaid shipping and packaging for returning your sample is also included in this cost. 

What does the Lancet kit include? 

Lancet includes standard shipping so that 2-3 business days after you place your order, your kit will arrive complete with all the tools needed for a comfortable at-home test. You can expect these features in your SneakPeek Lancet order: 

• Three medical-grade lancets, which are single-use needles inside protective holders that hygienically collect blood from small veins called capillaries in your fingertips.
• Instructions for how to collect your sample. 
• Prepaid packaging for returning your sample to SneakPeek labs.

How do you use a SneakPeek Gender Lancet test? 

This test takes about 20 minutes in total and can be administered from the familiar comfort of your bathroom. However, because SneakPeek science looks for male DNA in your sample, be sure to wipe down all bathroom surfaces, tell any men in your home to ah-hem go away (including male animals), and wash your hands thoroughly before unboxing your test kit. 

Then, simply follow these steps:

1. Pop off the protective cap on your lancet.
2. Push the lancet against your fingertip to deploy the needle and break through the skin.
3. Use your other hand to gently squeeze 7 to 10 droplets of blood into the test tube.
4. Cap the test tube to seal.

You may feel a little pinch using the SneakPeek Gender Lancet, but any momentary discomfort will be well worthwhile (as is the case with most pregnancy-related things). 

Once we receive your sample, we’ll reach out with your results the following day.

SneakPeek Gender – Snap Standard 

Expectant mamas can comfortably “snap” our custom Snap device onto their arms for a reduced chance of male DNA contamination (as proven by our clinical study) and a virtually pain-free experience. 

How much does Snap Standard cost? 

Snap Standard is $99 with or without insurance. This flat fee includes the shipping cost for mailing your sample back to the SneakPeek lab. 

What does the Snap Standard kit include? 

This model of SneakPeek’s at-home gender test includes everything you’ll need to accurately and hygienically collect your pain-free blood sample. With standard shipping, your kit will arrive 2 to 3 days after placing your order and will contain these components: 

• SneakPeek’s one-of-a-kind Snap device for hands-free blood collection.
• Instructions on how to use the device. 
• Prepaid packaging for returning your sample.

How do you use a SneakPeek Snap Standard test? 

Say bye-bye to boo-boos. Our innovative Snap technology lets you collect a blood sample comfortably with a pain-free and hands-off approach. How?

The tiny microneedles penetrate only the epidermis, or outermost layer of skin, where fewer nerve endings make a prick unnoticeable. 

In fact, 90% of SneakPeek customers agree that the SneakPeek Snap is virtually painless. Plus, with the following steps, you can easily collect your sample in under 10 minutes: 

1. Peel off the sticky adhesive backing.
2. Position Snap so that it’s centered on your outer upper arm.
3. Push the button and allow Snap to collect blood for 1 to 4 minutes.
4. Remove Snap, detach the blood collection tube, and cap it. 

Once we receive your sample, you’ll have your results the very next day.

SneakPeek Gender – Snap FastTrack

Want to fast track your gender reveal? Snap FastTrack expedites results for mamas who simply cannot wait to know more about their little man or lady. 

Our FastTrack option offers everything our standard Snap option does, along with a few exclusive benefits, such as:

• Expedited shipping both ways – Rather than using standard shipping, FastTrack uses expedited shipping both ways so that you can get your results as fast as 72 hours after placing your order.
• VIP prioritization at SneakPeek Labs – This means you’re guaranteed to get your lab tests results the same day we receive your sample (rather than the following day, as with our standard Lancet and Snap tests).
• Dedicated customer care team – If you need to contact us for any reason, we typically respond to FastTrack customers within 4 hours. 

How much does the Snap FastTrack test cost? 

Snap FastTrack costs $159, which covers expedited shipping to your home and back to the laboratory so that you can receive your results as fast as 72 hours, VIP prioritization once we receive your sample (which ensures same-day results), and access to our dedicated customer care team.  

What does the Snap FastTrack kit include? 

Every Snap FastTrack kit comes with everything you receive in the standard Snap kit, including: 

• The SneakPeek Snap device. 
• Instructions on how to use the device.
• Prepaid expedited packaging for your return.

How do you use a SneakPeek Snap FastTrack test? 

Since the differences between Snap Standard and Snap FastTrack lie in the expedited shipping, lab prioritization, and customer care prioritization, you can follow the same collection procedure as you would for Snap Standard. 

Get a Sneak Peek of Your Baby’s Gender Sooner 

At a time when your baby’s well-being is top priority—rivaled only by that constant, unfamiliar craving for pickles and peanut butter—money shouldn’t have to be an obstacle. Not only does SneakPeek’s Gender Blood Test offer gender results earlier and faster than an in-office NIPT, but our price point also aims to make early gender reveals accessible for every mommy. 

We also provide privacy protected data and results, and a 100% money back guarantee if your results don’t match your baby’s gender.

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