Tests - NK cells bloods or biopsy \ Chicago blood screening -North East

[Ssteph]

Can anyone offer and advice on NK cells tests and if it should be by biopsy or bloods. I’m getting conflicting information and don’t know which is best. I would obviously prefer the bloods and could possibly get these done closer to home.

Anyone know where I can get either of these tests in or near the North East?

Thank you xxx

[Mrs_k2022]

I’m not 100% sure but I think there are two ways of looking at NKC . A biopsy of the uterine lining looks specifically at uterine natural killers cells. And blood test maybe just “general” ones. That was my understanding of it anyway 🥴🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

[Ssteph in reply to Mrs_k2022]

Thank you. I can get bloods done pretty quickly but there’s a wait for biopsy. Tempted to get the bloods done first. Xxx

[Esme78]

Hi, I was not aware there was an option of 'blood' testing but I had mine done (biopsy) at Coventry Hospital, where we had our ICSI cycles, and it was very well managed. (We now have a three-year old!) Take care. warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/r...

[Ssteph in reply to Esme78]

Thank you for the reply. How did you find getting the biopsy done? Xxx

[Esme78 in reply to Ssteph]

Hi there, sorry for a delay in my reply. It was not a pleasant experience but manageable, and only lasts a few seconds. I decided against sedation - this can help if you feel you won't be able to cope with the pain. The second test also served as an endometrial scratch - and I got pregnant afterwards (via ICSI) so all in all, a very positive result. The biopsies ruled out NK cells issues.

[Gabriella89]

ideally both! I only had bloods for my first three FETs and it meant I was on way too high a dose of steroids. As soon as I had the biopsy we realised my endometrial NKC were low while my bloods were high so we changed my treatment for my fourth and it worked… wish I’d done the biopsy years earlier than I did!

[Ssteph in reply to Gabriella89]

thank you for the information. I’m getting really mixed opinions so it’s good to hear from someone who has success. Xxx

[Miracle43]

Hi Ssteph,

I’ve had the NK biopsy at Warwick & Coventry hospital.

The results take about 6 weeks including consult

If I can help future let me know Xx

[Ssteph in reply to Miracle43]

Hello,

Thank you. A few people have mentioned this hospital. How did you find getting the biopsy? Did results change your treatment plan? Xxx

[Miracle43 in reply to Ssteph]

Hi☺️

They work with Tommys.

I had it done a couple of weeks ago.

It was like getting a smear … a bit more uncomfortable and a little painful but it was over in seconds.

I had the results emailed and now waiting for a follow up next week. My results have come back as low so yes I think it will now change my treatment. I can let you know next week

Most either have high which or normal xx

[Ssteph in reply to Miracle43]

Hello,

Thank you for the info. I’m really terrified at the thought of the biopsy and have heard some horror stories. The things we have to do!!

Glad you’ve got some answers and your treatment plan can be tweaked. Xxx

[Miracle43]

I’m so sorry you are terrified.

I’ve also heard some stories.

I can honestly say, that yes it did hurt a bit, but it was over in minutes.

I think the thought of it was worse than the actual biopsy.

Here if I can help further xx

[Ssteph in reply to Miracle43]

Thank you ❤️ I’ve got NK bloods arranged and I’ll mentally prepare myself for the biopsy 🙈 xxx

[Miracle43 in reply to Ssteph]

Its just like having a smear.

Glad you’ve got bloods arranged. Good luck ❤️ Xx