Is NT Ultrasound Scan Safe For A 12 Weeks Pregnant Woman?

Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2016

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Thu, 14 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello,
Im 11+6 days pregnant
I have scheduled my NT ultz schedulled for tue when i will be 12+4 days prg is that a good time tondo?
Also when is blood test for Down syndrome done?
Thank u

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can get it that day

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes dear you can get your NT scan at 12 weeks and that is rather the best time to get it done.
Double marker test (blood test) is to be done within a week of this ultrasound.
Both these tests are for Down's syndrome screening.
All the best for results.
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar