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XX and XY - What's the difference?
Hey there mom-to-be! Did you know that our DNA holds all the information about what we are? From the color of our eyes to how hairy our toes are, everything is coded in our DNA. It's what makes us unique and different from each other. But did you know that the main differentiation between the biological sexes are the XX and XY chromosomes?
If your baby has XX chromosome pairs, they will develop into a biological female baby. The two X chromosomes provide the cells of the body with all the information needed to create a baby girl. On the other hand, a baby with an XY chromosome pair will develop into a biological baby boy. The Y chromosome provides the cells of the body with the information needed to develop a baby boy.
And here's a fun fact: All boys receive one X chromosome copy from their mothers while the Y chromosome is provided by the father. For baby girls, they receive one X chromosome from each parent - one from the father and one of the two from the mother.
Knowing the gender of your baby can be exciting and can help you bond with them even before they're born. And with EarlyReveal, you can find out your baby's gender as early as 7 weeks into your pregnancy! Not only will this help you bond with your baby sooner, but it will also help you prepare for your family planning. So go ahead and enjoy this magical time of your life, and let EarlyReveal help you connect with your baby even more.
Why is this information relevant?
At about 4 to 5 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus starts developing it's own blood cells and these blood cells mix in with those of the mothers.
At about 7 weeks of pregnancy, sufficient amounts of the fetal blood is present in the maternal blood for detection. Knowing that a biological female will not have any Y chromosome present in her blood under normal circumstances or if she's pregnant with a female fetus, we target and probe specifically for the Y chromosome.
If our test concludes that there's a Y chromosome present in the blood, the we're able to confirm the presence of a boy fetus - if not, then it's most likely a girl.
However, the test is extremely sensitive. That's why it's extremely important to not have any males in the room during your blood collection and to properly sanitize your hands prior.
Why a blood sample?
Chromosomes!
We detect the “Y” chromosome in your blood
It's simple, it works,
and it's fast
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EarlyReveal uses a highly sensitive and specific technology called cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing to determine the gender of the baby as early as 7 weeks into the pregnancy. This method involves analyzing the fetal DNA that is present in the mother's blood, which can be detected as early as 7 weeks.
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Comprehensive at-home DNA tests so you get to bond with your baby sooner than ever before -
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Free Video Call
Our trained experts are available to guide you through the collection process through video call.
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Piece of mind
that priceless with
Comprehensive at-home DNA tests so you get to bond with your baby sooner than ever before -
Science-driven
and 100% Safe
Trusted by physicians and top prenatal clinics across Canada. -
4.7 Stars from verified
happy customers
Results delivered in as fast as 72 hours so you can celebrate with family and friends. -
100% Canadian
All labs located in Canada, so your sample never crosses the border and no risk of being stuck at customs. -
Free Video Call
Our trained experts are available to guide you through the collection process through video call.
-
Piece of mind
that priceless with
Comprehensive at-home DNA tests so you get to bond with your baby sooner than ever before -
Science-driven
and 100% Safe
Trusted by physicians and top prenatal clinics across Canada. -
4.7 Stars from verified
happy customers
Results delivered in as fast as 72 hours so you can celebrate with family and friends. -
100% Canadian
All labs located in Canada, so your sample never crosses the border and no risk of being stuck at customs. -
Free Video Call
Our trained experts are available to guide you through the collection process through video call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The test only requires a small quantity of blood through a finger prick. To ensure safety and prevent infection of any kind, we include one-time use only sterile lancets, alcohol wipes to be used before and after the test is administered.
Our lab tests are all backed by science! We have all our resources available in the resource section of the website. In short, our lab tests target and detect the Y chromosome, which would be present in the mom’s blood if she’s pregnant with a boy.
If the Y chromosome isn’t detected, that means that you’re having a girl. If it is detected, then it’s a boy! The affinity of our targets and the Y chromosome is very high, meaning that the results are very accurate.
Our lab tests are all backed by science! We have all our resources available in the resource section of the website.
For further accuracy, it's important to ensure that there’s no contamination in the sample. You can do that by properly following all the instructions provided in your kit:
⭐️ Wash hands thoroughly before collecting the blood sample.
⭐️ Make sure that there are no men in the room during your collection process. This is to ensure that no Y chromosome finds its way into the sample other than what might be present in mom’s blood.
⭐️ Collect enough blood to reach the line on the collection tube.
Yes! As of August 2022 we will be in a clinic near you. Please see the clinical option tab to find a clinic near you for the collection of your sample with the help of a health care professional.
If you do decide to collect your sample in a clinic, please purchase directly from the provider as they will handle the collection and shipping the sample back to us.
No problem. If we're wrong, simply e-mail info@earlyreveal.com & send us a copy of the baby's birth certificate.
Once received, we'll send you your money back, guaranteed.
We target for regions of the Y-chromosome which was designed by our research team and our scientists. We're confident that our regions have a very high affinity to the selected portion of the target chromosome which has proven to be 99% accurate.
We also hold a Health Canada MDEL License, the ONLY gender detection company in Canada to have this certification. All samples are analyzed in Canada in our lab in Laval, Qc and the company is 100% Canadian owned and operated.
In order to ensure the accuracy of the test, please make sure:
⭐️ You are at least 7 weeks pregnant. Anything less than that might cause a false test.
⭐️ You live in Canada or the USA, as we only ship to these countries at the moment.
Not yet 7 weeks in? Our test is good for 1 year! Buy it today and use it as soon as you are eligible.
Of course, we love surprises!
Tell us where you would like the test results to be sent to instead, and we will email them accordingly. Please ensure that the e-mail is correctly written.
my sample?
You will receive an email as soon as your sample is selected for analysis. For the reception in the lab, please take a look at the tracking information that was used to send your kit back to us and that will give you the most up to date information.
At the very early stages of pregnancy, the fetal blood is mixed in with maternal blood. By analyzing the blood of the mother, we can separate the maternal blood form the fetal blood and with that we can get a lot of genetic information about the baby.
The information we look for specifically is presence/absence of the Y-chromosome. Knowing that males and females differ on the chromosome pairs (XY vs. XX) we target to determine the presence or absence of the Y-Chromosome.
If this chromosome is detected, then we can make a conclusion that a male fetus is present but if it's absent then we can conclude that it's a female fetus. Once that information is received, we notify you of the results and you can begin to celebrate!
You can reach us by phone or email weekdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST).
E-mail: info@earlyreveal.com
Phone: 1-888-972-8763
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