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Nuchal translucency screening; NT; Nuchal fold test; Nuchal fold scan; Prenatal genetic screening; Down syndrome - nuchal translucency

The nuchal translucency test measures the nuchal fold thickness. This is an area of tissue at the back of an unborn baby's neck. Measuring this thickness helps assess the risk for Down syndrome and other genetic problems in the baby.

How the Test is Performed

Your health care provider uses abdominal ultrasound (not vaginal) to measure the nuchal fold. All unborn babies have some fluid at the back of their neck. In a baby with Down syndrome or other genetic disorders, there is more fluid than normal. This makes the space look thicker.

A blood test of the mother is also done. Together, these two tests will tell if the baby could have Down syndrome or another genetic disorder.

How to Prepare for the Test

Having a full bladder will give the best ultrasound picture. You may be asked to drink 2 to 3 glasses of liquid an hour before the test. DO NOT urinate before your ultrasound.

How the Test will Feel

You may have some discomfort from pressure on your bladder during the ultrasound. The gel used during the test may feel slightly cold and wet. You will not feel the ultrasound waves.

Why the Test is Performed

Your provider may advise this test to screen your baby for Down syndrome. Many pregnant women decide to have this test.

Nuchal translucency is usually done between the 11th and 14th week of pregnancy. It can be done earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis. This is another test that checks for birth defects.

Normal Results

A normal amount of fluid in the back of the neck during ultrasound means it is very unlikely your baby has Down syndrome or another genetic disorder.

Nuchal translucency measurement increases with gestational age. This is the period between conception and birth. The higher the measurement compared to babies the same gestational age, the higher the risk is for certain genetic disorders.

The measurements below are considered low risk for genetic disorders:

At 11 weeks -- up to 2 mm
At 13 weeks, 6 days -- up to 2.8 mm

What Abnormal Results Mean

More fluid than normal in the back of the neck means there is a higher risk for Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, Turner syndrome, or congenital heart disease. But it does not tell for certain that the baby has Down syndrome or another genetic disorder.

If the result is abnormal, other tests can be done. Most of the time, the other test done is amniocentesis.

Risks

There are no known risks from ultrasound.

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Last reviewed on: 3/31/2020

Reviewed by: John D. Jacobson, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda Center for Fertility, Loma Linda, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

Pregnancy Outcome of Abnormal Nuchal Translucency: A Systematic Review

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When should I do an NT Scan?

What is the best week for NT?

This data suggests that when only the last menstrual period is known, the optimal time to schedule a Nuchal translucency measurement is 12 to 13 weeks .

Can I get a scan after 15 weeks?

nt-scan is considered safe . It does not harm your child. But make sure you only get an NT scan in the first trimester. The reason why NT scans in the first trimester is because the space behind the neck may disappear by the 15th week of pregnancy.

Do you see any abnormalities on the 12 week scan?

Some major abnormalities may be visible after 12 weeks, but it is much better to have an ultrasound at 20-22 weeks to rule out structural abnormalities as much as possible. Assess the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.

13 weeks late for NT scan?

Too late to do NT Scan at 14 weeks as any excess Nuchal fluid may be absorbed by your baby's developing body. You will be offered a verified second trimester test if for any reason your scan does not occur before 14 weeks.

What is the normal NT scan range?

The normal NT range for this age is 1.6-2.4 mm . Nuchal skin (NF) skin measurements and prenatal follow-up ultrasound findings were normal.

Is the transparency of Nuchal going away?

Studies have shown that in normal fetuses, fluid collection, known as NT, increases with gestational age until about 13 weeks of gestation3 and usually disappears after 14 weeks3 , 4.

What is an abnormal NT measurement?

Fetal NT increases with gestational age/crown - tear length. Because of this, the NT measurement may be considered abnormal when it is above 3. 0 mm or above the 99th percentile for gestational age. In pooled data from 30 studies, only NT screen has a sensitivity for trisomy 21 of 77% with a 6% false positive rate.

What makes you at high risk for Down syndrome, baby?

One of the factors that increases the risk of having a child with Down syndrome is the age of the mother . Women who are 35 or older when they become pregnant are more likely to be affected by Down syndrome than women who become pregnant at a younger age.

When is it too late for a NIPT test?

NIPT is performed with one blood test in the first or second trimester. This can be done any time after the 10th week of pregnancy . What can NIPT tell me? The NIPT can tell you if your pregnancy is at low or high risk for common chromosome disorders including: Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13.

What happens if you test positive for Down syndrome?

If the test is positive, you will be offered a diagnostic test, usually CVS or possibly an amniocentesis. A diagnostic test will determine if the pregnancy is actually affected. CVS is offered early in pregnancy (usually 10 to 13 weeks).

How accurate is the 12-week scan for Down syndrome?

First trimester screening results are given as positive or negative and as a probability, eg 1 in 250 risk of transporting a child with Down syndrome. Proper first trimester screening will identify 90,007 about 85 percent of women who are carrying a baby with Down syndrome.

Do I need to drink water before an NT scan?

You must have a full bladder. You must drink 600-800 ml of water two hours before the scan and refrain from going to the toilet before the scan.

How often is NT wrong?

This test is not perfect. There is 5% false crease . In other words, 5 percent of the women tested get positive results, but the baby is fine. After a positive result, your doctor may suggest another blood test called a cell-free prenatal DNA screen.

can a thick nuchal fold be normal?

Many healthy children have thick folds with the knife. However, there is a higher chance of Down syndrome or other chromosome conditions when the Nuchal fold is thick. There may also be a higher chance for rare genetic conditions.

can increased translucency be normal?

Our study shows that increased NT thickness in first trimester ultrasound screening is associated with poor pregnancy outcome even when the karyotype is normal. However, in euploid pregnancies with normal second trimester ultrasound results, a beneficial outcome occurs in 74.1% of cases.

What happens if the translucency is too high?

Elevated NT has also been associated with a high risk of miscarriage or fetal death. This risk increases with increasing NT thickness, and miscarriage or fetal death may be preceded by symptoms of heart failure such as fetal hydrops.

2 mm Translucency OK?

Conclusion. In euploid, anatomically normal fruits.

What is Nuchal translucency off?

Objectives: Link between isolated, elevated translucency thickness (NT) and pathogenic data by chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). A recent meta-analysis reported that most studies use a limited NT value of 3.5 mm .

What causes extra fluid behind the neck in the fetus?

In fetal fluid, collects behind the neck, just as it does in dependent ankle edema later in life. This is partly due to the tendency of the fetus to lie on its back and partly due to laxity of the neck skin.

Is NT Scan Painful?

You should not feel pain during the procedure. You may feel some discomfort as the doctor or ultrasound technician draws into your abdomen. This feeling usually passes quickly. If you are having a blood test as part of your first trimester, you may feel a small pinch from the needle.

Where is the baby in your belly in 12 weeks?

Your body at 12 weeks pregnant

it rises to the abdomen as shown in the image. The glans, the upper part of the uterus, is just above the apex of the symphysis, where the pubic bones come together.

How long does it take for 12-week scan results?

Normal results will be confirmed in writing within 7 business days. If the result determines pregnancy as a higher risk for any of the conditions, you will be contacted by phone within three days from the midwife.

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