The First Trimester Screen The First Trimester Screen is a new, optional noninvasive evaluation that…

The First Trimester Screen

The First Trimester Screen is a new, optional noninvasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risk for specific chromosomal abnormalities, including Down Syndrome Trisomy-21 and Trisomy-18. In addition to screening for these abnormalities, a portion of the test (known as the nuchal translucency) can assist in identifying other significant fetal abnormalities, such as cardiac disorders.  The screening test does not detect neural tube defects.

For more information on the first trimester screen go to the link below!!

http://americanpregnancy.org/prenatal-testing/first-trimester-screen/

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