How soon can I get my results?
If you ordered the Pink or Blue^® Express Test, you will receive your results within 3 business days from the day our lab receives your DNA sample. For example, if we receive the sample on a Monday then you will get your result the following Thursday.

If you ordered the Pink or Blue^® Standard Test, your results will be available within 5 business days from the day our laboratory receives your DNA sample. For example, if we receive the sample on a Monday then you will get your result the following Monday. You have the option of upgrading your standard lab service to an express order by calling us at 1-866-What-R-U (1-866-694-2878). An additional upgrade fee maybe applied.

Results are normally disclosed between 4:30 and 6 PM, Pacific Time. Your results will be available online, or sent to you by postal mail or disclosed by phone as requested by you.

Does Pink or Blue^® replace an Ultrasound?
No, Pink or Blue^® does not replace an Ultrasound. Ultrasounds are used for medical and/or health reasons and not just checking the sex of the baby. Studies have shown that ultrasounds have an accuracy rate of less than 85% before 12 weeks and are greater than 98% accurate at 21 weeks post-conception. Thus it can take from five to six months to tell the sex using ultrasound, we offer you Pink or Blue^®.

Pink or Blue^® is made for the mother who is EXCITED to know the sex of her baby! Pink or Blue^® is a unique DNA-based test that tells you whether you are having a boy or girl at 10 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period, approximately 7 weeks post-conception!

Pink or Blue^® is an informational service providing information that has no impact on the health of the mother or the baby. Pink or Blue, Inc. makes no medical diagnosis, recommendations, treatment, or medical or health claims.

How soon can a woman use the Pink or Blue^® test to find out if she’s having a baby girl or boy?
If a woman has been pregnant for 10 weeks from the first day of her last menstrual period (7 weeks post-conception) she is eligible to use the Pink or Blue^® Gender Test. the Pink or Blue® Online Conception / Due Date Calculator can be used here to calculate your Eligibility Date using either the date of your last mentrural period, or the Projected Due Date, as determined by a medical professional. Your eligibility is strictly based on this calculation. Thus, it is extremely important that you provide us with the most accurate LMP date or Due Date.  Intentional miss-reporting of these dates voids our warranty.

How accurate is Pink or Blue^®?
Pink or Blue^® is 95% accurate based on an internal survey by our quality control department. The company has implemented a program that monitors our accuracy rate and service quality on an ongoing basis. You will be offered the opportunity to participate in our ongoing quality monitoring program during your ordering process.

What is Pink or Blue^®, Inc.’s refund policy regarding wrong results?
In the incidence of a wrong result, you will receive a full refund.  Simply provide us with a copy of the result of your chorionic Villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis, or the birth certificate of your newborn. Please see our Refund Policy for more information.

How does Pink or Blue^® compare to an ultrasound, CVS, and amniocentesis?

What is the science behind Pink or Blue^®?
Recent scientific discovery has found that there is fetal DNA in an expectant mother's blood. In a natural process, fetal cells die and pass into the mother's bloodstream. As these cells break down, their DNA is released into the mother's own circulatory system. The cells decompose and free DNA is released into the mother's bloodstream. Using the mother's DNA sample, we can determine if there is Y-specific chromosomal DNA. If we detect Y-specific chromosomal DNA, the fetus is male. If there is no Y-specific chromosomal DNA, the fetus is a female. For more information, see Science Science Behind Pink or Blue^®.

What is the process from start to finish for finding out if you’re having a boy or girl?

1. Purchase a Pink or Blue^® Kit and service online, by phone, or through our distributor network.
2. Following the directions provided in the Pink or Blue^® Kit carefully, collect a blood spot with a finger prick.
3. Fill out and sign the authorization/consent form and return it with the blood sample in the pre-addressed, prepaid envelope to our lab. Your sample will NOT be processed without a signed consent form.
4. Results are mailed, emailed and available online within 3-5 days.

When should a mother NOT take the Pink or Blue^® test?

Do NOT take the Pink or Blue^® if any of the following conditions are true:

• You had a miscarriage or termination within three months of your current pregnancy
• You have had a bone marrow transplant from a male in your lifetime
• You have had a blood transfusion within the last 18 months
• You are taking medication to treat blood-related
  conditions and/or undergoing anti-coagulant therapy.
• You are less than 10 weeks the first day of their last menstrual period, and thus are likely to be less than 7 weeks post-conception. Please use the Pink or Blue^® calculator to make a determination of your first date of eligibility. Unless your doctor has provided you with the specific conception date, it is our company policy to go strictly with our calculator. Other ways of determining
  date of eligibility will not be accepted by Pink or Blue^® or covered under our Refund Guarantee. (Refund Policy)

Pink or Blue^® is not recommended for individuals that fall in any of the category above. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at 1-866-What-R-U (1-866-694-2878).

Other factors that could affect the accuracy rate of Pink or Blue^® include:

• Not following the directions carefully
• Not providing enough blood sample
• Contaminating the sample with male DNA

It is VERY IMPORTANT that all instructions are followed correctly after receiving the Pink or Blue^® Kit. MALES SHOULD NOT OPEN THE KIT OR HANDLE ANY KIT CONTENTS AT ANY TIME. Bathrooms, sinks, counter surfaces, and hand-towels shared between male and female household members are contaminated with male DNA. Please cover sinks, and counters with clean paper towels, or wax paper or aluminum foil before collection starts.  Please wash hands thoroughly before sample collection. Dry your hands using only clean and unused paper towels, NOT shared cloth towels. We test the white portion of the customer’s DNA collection card, as a negative control. The white portion of the DNA collection card is tested for the presence of Y-chromosomal DNA. If any signal is detected, the sample is contaminated, and no result can be released.  

If you feel you may have contaminated the sample during the collection process, call Customer Service at 1-866-What-R-U (1-866-694-2878) before sending the sample back.

Where can you ship Pink or Blue^®?

Pink or Blue^® can be sent anywhere in the world except India, China, or the state of New York. Samples cannot be shipped to or received from these locations.

Examples of countries we've serviced are: Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, South Africa and many more!

Why is Pink or Blue^® not available in China or India?

Due to the high incidence of gender selection in China and India, it is our policy not to service these countries. No exceptions can be made.

Why is Pink or Blue^® not available in New York?

New York State regulations regarding DNA-based tests are quite stringent. All DNA-based tests must be ordered by the physician, and the laboratory performing the tests must obtain clearance from the state. Due to these requirements, Pink or Blue^® is not available to NY residents at this time.

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