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Not advised to do NT scan

2023-12-09 13:32:22
Hello Doctor, I am pooja , age 27 yrs , currently 20 weeks pregnant, had undergo early pregnancy scan & recently Level-2 scan and all the things in report is normal but my doctor didn't advise me undergo NT scan which I think is essential to determine down syndrome. Is there any risk in future or age matters? Kindly suggest me.
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Answered2023-12-10 06:44:52

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Yes the NT scan followed by the double marker test are important tests in pregnancy nothing can be offered now

Answered2023-12-10 02:02:37

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It is too late to do an NT scan now. It should have been done at 12-14 weeks.

Answered2023-12-09 15:12:03

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If everything is normal in level 2 scan no need to worry as nt scan is done from 11-13 weeks and it is of no use to worry now for that as it can't be done now

Answered2023-12-09 15:14:31

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