Topic: Nuchal Translucency Normal Measurement
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What Is a Normal Reading on a Nuchal Fold Translucency?
A nuchal fold translucency screening is performed during the first trimester to determine if the fetus is at risk for developing Down Syndrome or another chromosomal abnormality like Trisomy 13 or 18. Read More »
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What was your Nuchal Translucency measurement?
I would give your doctor a call if you're concerned. My doc didn't give me the number...she just told me that the test results were perfect. I was 12weeks3days when I had mine done. Read More »
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081030092615AA36zgN
How imprecise may the measurement of fetal nuchal translucency be...
First-trimester screening (FTS) has a trisomy 21 detection rate of about 90%. Despite profound training, the practically reached measurement quality of nuchal translucency (NT) is probably not optimal. This study investigated the impact of ... Read More »
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18818502
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My friend had the opposite happen...the blood test was not good but the ultrasound was fine. Her's was for trisomy 18. She was so nervous and had to wait till 20 weeks for an amniocentisis. It all came back fine. I know when my doctor was e...
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I know with a Nuchal Translucency scan they look at the fluid behind the neck and stuff for downs syndrome, but couldn't they have picked up if anything was wrong in the normal ultrasound? I am now 11 weeks pregant by the way.
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Source: http://www.lookfordiagnosis.com/faq.php?term=Nuchal+Cord&lang=1
Although the serum integrated prenatal screen (SIPS) is associated with a high detection rate for Down syndrome, the combination of serum screening and NT (integrated prenatal screen or IPS) reduces the false positive rate.
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