The Nuchal Scan at the London Ultrasound Centre
The London Ultrasound Centre has the experience, skills and resources to carry out a number of tests, to check the condition of mothers to be and child during pregnancy. The clinic are expertly adapt at overseeing early scanning test, also known as Dating or viability scans. However, there are many other tests that The London Ultrasound Centre are proficient at carrying out.
A Nuchal Scan is a test performed after three months of pregnancy (twelve weeks). It is also commonly referred to a Nuchal Fold Scan, a NT Scan, 12 Week Scan, a Nuchal Translucency, or Down Syndrome Scan. The scan may only be carried out between the periods of 11 weeks and 3 days into the term of pregnancy to 13 weeks and 6 days. It is believed that patients will have the clearest results after 12 weeks gestation. The Nuchal Scan could present mothers to be with the first real chance to thoroughly check the health and condition of your unborn baby in the womb. The scan will highlight any traces of ailments such as Patau Syndrome, Edward’s Syndrome and Down Syndrome.
The scan, along with the Combined Blood Test will be overseen by The London Ultrasound Centres’ skilled staff of Nasal Bone Accredited Sonographers, to provide results that are 95% accurate. It is considered that aligning a blood test with an ultrasound scan are of immeasurable assistance in identifying the probability that a child may be born with Down Syndrome. A Nuchal Scan can be a source of great relief and understanding for a mother to be and it is carried out by The London Ultrasound Centre.
