Screening & Testing
First-Trimester Screening
First-trimester screening combines an ultrasound assessment with other information, within a defined window of pregnancy.
The First-Trimester Assessment
What Is It?
An assessment made within a window.
First-trimester screening is carried out within a defined window of pregnancy. It usually brings together an ultrasound assessment, which may include the nuchal translucency measurement, with other information your doctor considers.
Because the window matters, our team confirms the timing of your appointment when it is booked.
The Process
- 01
Ultrasound examination
- 02
NT measurement, where included
- 03
Other screening information
- 04
Screening assessment discussed with your doctor
Screening Is Not Diagnosis
Screening estimates a chance. It does not diagnose or exclude a condition. A diagnostic test is a different kind of test, and your doctor can explain when one may be discussed.
What It Does Not Do
A first-trimester screening assessment does not confirm or exclude a condition, and it is not designed to detect every condition. Your doctor can explain what is and is not covered by the screening you have been offered.
Appointment Notes
Questions you may want to ask
- What is included in the screening I have been offered?
- When does it need to be performed?
- What will the result tell me — and what will it not tell me?
- What would the next step be if I wanted more information?
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