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First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects

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What is a prenatal screening test?

A screening test will tell you the likelihood or "odds" that your baby has a certain birth defect or disorder. It does not have the ability to rule out or diagnose a condition. The advantage of a screening test is that it usually poses no risk for harm to you or your unborn baby.

With a screening test, the "detection rate" refers to the percentage of cases of the condition that is detected. A screening test will have a certain "false positive" rate, which is the percentage of results that falsely show increased risk.

Test options include nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound, FirstScreen®, Sequential Screen, fetal anatomy ultrasound, and fetal echocardiogram.

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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Complete care for women during pregnancy, and general wellness exams and reproductive system care for women of all ages.

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
    Treatment for women with high-risk pregnancies, and women who need treatment for their developing fetus.

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