Pink or Blue? The New Baby Gender Predictor

Are you pregnant and want to know the sex of your baby as early as 7 weeks into your pregnancy? Well, the new Consumer Genetics' Pink or Blue Test promises to tell whether you're having a boy or a girl. Traditionally, a doctor can’t tell the sex of a baby until you are 16-20 weeks pregnant.

Consumer Genetics claims Pink or Blue is accurate 95% of the time. The test works by detecting small amounts of male DNA in a woman’s blood. The only way a woman will have male DNA is if she is pregnant with a baby boy. Some women have complained about having to prick their fingers to get blood while others have had trouble getting enough blood to fill the circles on cards, so the card could be sent back for testing.

Critics of the Pink or Blue Test worry women who are not happy with their results may choose to terminate their pregnancies. Yet, the test’s consent form and policy clearly states you should not be using this for gender selection or any other medical reason.

Males should not be around a woman when taking the test as a simple cough could get male DNA in the air and contaminate the sample (putting the accuracy of the test in question). Once the test is completed and mailed to Consumer Genetics, the results are available online or by e-mail within three to five days. Cost? About $194 – which includes the test, standard lab fee, and 1 way shipping.

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