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Prenatal Screening Tests: Types and Diagnosis - Healthline
Learn about the types of prenatal screening tests that check for developmental and genetic issues that may affect your unborn child.
Prenatal testing: Is it right for me? - Mayo Clinic
Prenatal screening tests can find out whether your baby is more or less likely to have certain genetic conditions. Most often, these screening tests are offered during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.
Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests - ACOG
Prenatal genetic screening tests of the pregnant woman’s blood and findings from ultrasound exams can screen the fetus for aneuploidy; defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects (NTDs); and some defects of the abdomen, heart, and facial features. This FAQ focuses on these tests.
PRENATAL SCREENING AND TESTING - Understanding Genetics - NCBI Bookshelf
Prenatal testing may be offered to women during pregnancy to determine if the fetus has a possibility to be born with a genetic condition or birth defect. Performing prenatal testing may be useful in determining different options for the pregnancy or special management of the pregnancy and delivery to improve the outlook for the baby.
Screening for Birth Defects | Birth Defects | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
Prenatal screening tests can identify whether your baby is more or less likely to have certain birth defects. A screening test cannot provide a specific diagnosis - that requires a diagnostic test. A screening test can sometimes give an abnormal result even when there is nothing wrong. Some birth defects require special medical care after birth.
Prenatal Testing: Routine Tests and Genetic Testing - WebMD
When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic...
Prenatal Tests - American Pregnancy Association
Some prenatal genetic tests are screening tests. They tell you if your baby has a higher risk of having a certain disorder or disease, but they can’t tell you for certain that he’ll be born with it. Other “diagnostic” tests will give you a more definite answer.
Common Tests During Pregnancy - Johns Hopkins Medicine
First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing. This screening process can help determine the risk of the fetus having certain birth defects. Second trimester prenatal screening may include several blood tests called multiple markers.
What Is Prenatal Testing? | Types of Prenatal Tests - Planned Parenthood
Prenatal tests are different procedures that make sure you and the fetus are healthy. Some prenatal tests find birth defects and other problems.
Common Prenatal Tests & Screening - Kaiser Permanente
Prenatal care at Kaiser Permanente includes routine testing and screening to make sure you’re healthy and that your baby is developing normally. Your doctor will give you specific guidelines on which tests you might need.
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