private Ultrasound Scans
Early Pregnancy Scans
Scans from 5 weeks gestation.
If we're fully booked please get in touch as we prioritise early viability & reassurance scans and can fit you in the same day or next day.
Scans performed by medically qualified Specialist Sonographers. Clinic run by Registered Midwife.
Early Pregnancy / Dating / Viability / Reasurance Scan (£75-£90)
This scan, which is available from as early as 5 weeks gestation determines viability of your pregnancy and well-being of the fetus, presence of fetal heartbeat, number of fetuses and measurements to determine estimated due date. It includes a written report and an internal / transvaginal scan should it be required. A complimentary re-scan is included at no extra charge if it is to early to confirm viability at your appointment.
This can be booked as often as required during the first trimester.
Includes 2 x black & white 2D scan pictures and fetal measurements.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Nuchal Transluscency (NT) Measurement Scan (£100)
This scan is performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy to measure the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of baby's neck as part of first trimester chromosomal screening. It is offered to all pregnant women on the NHS alongside a blood test.
If the NHS were unable to take this measurement at an appointment you may book this scan appointment with a Sonographer. However it is NOT an official NT scan but can take the measurements.
This does NOT include the NT Scan blood test.
For high risk results or more accurate and reliable screening Starlight Ultrasound offers Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) at any gestation from 10 weeks.
This NT Scan costs £100 with £25 non-refundable deposit payable on booking.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - (from £425)
Please call 01612601400 for priority booking.
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) uses cell-free DNA (cfDNA) derived from the pregnancy to evaluate possible chromosomal conditions in a pregnancy. NIPT is a prenatal chromosomal screening test that can be performed as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy using a single blood draw.
We offer the Illumina VeriSeq v2 NIPT for £425 (which replaced Harmony) with a complimentary courier service to take your sample directly to the UK-based laboratory for speedier turnaround which is usually 2-4 working days. We also offer IONACare (from £450) which has additional SCA and AA tests (costing an extra £65 meaning a total of £515) - IONA's lab is in Manchester and if sample is hand delivered can return results in 2-4 working days.
Price for both Illumina VeriSeq v2 and IONA NIPTs includes the blood test and an ultrasound scan with scan prints.
Book online or call to discuss or book an urgent appointment.
Beta HCG (£75)
A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.
Quantitative (reported as a number) hCG testing (also called beta hCG) measures the actual amount of hCG present in the blood. It may be used to help diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, to help diagnose and monitor a pregnancy that may be failing, and to monitor a woman after a miscarriage.
Starlight offers Beta HCG blood tests with typical 4-hour turnaround for results.
Please note deposits for scans, tests or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Blood Tests
We offer a range of fertility and pregnancy related blood tests, swabs and other tests, with a complimentary courier service taking your sample direct to the lab in Manchester and many services have a 4-hour turnaround meaning same-day results.
You may book any test with a £25 non-refundable deposit and the balance is payable in clinic. Please confirm the tests you require prior to attending your appointment.
We do not offer interpretation of blood results which are for your own information or to be provided to your clinic, GP or clinic.
These are the prices for a single test of some of the more common blood tests but different, lower prices apply when several are taken together.
Beta HCG - £75
Full Blood Count (FBC) - £70
Blood Group (ABO) - £90
Ante-Natal Profile (ANTE) - £425
Starlight Express Clinical Early Gender DNA Blood Test
You can now find out baby's gender via clinical blood test in as little as 24-48 hours!
A single, simple blood draw from the mother, and available as a stand-alone test or with an early pregnancy ultrasound scan, samples are processed in the UK for faster results.
Gender results sent directly by email - if the sample is received at the lab by 10am the next day, the result may be available the very same day.
SneakPeek Clinical Early Gender DNA Blood Test
Available from 6 weeks into pregnancy with a single draw of blood.
99.9% accurate DNA-based blood test
Administered on-site at Starlight Ultrasound by medical professional
Results emailed straight to you in 5-7 business days!
Available as a standalone blood test (£129) or with an early pregnancy viability ultrasound scan (£199)
Other Pregnancy Scans
If you are looking for other pregnancy scans or private antenatal care follow the below links to the relevant sections
Gender Scan Packages
If you are looking for gender scans, which are available from 13 weeks follow the below link
5D Bonding Scan Packages
If you are looking for 3D/4D/5D bonding scans follow the below link to see the options
Urgent / Emergency / Out of Hours
Please note any urgent or emergency scans or blood tests or any appointments outside of our normal opening hours, will be subject to higher pricing which will be confirmed to you on booking.