Screening Tests

Question 1

Dating scan

Answer 1

12 weeks
Done by sonographer
Estimate baby’s due date

Question 2

Anomaly scan

Answer 2

20 weeks
Checks sex of baby
Check for conditions (spina bifida)

Question 3

Nuchal fold translucency scan (NT)

Answer 3

Screening test for Down syndrome
12 weeks

Question 4

Triple test

Answer 4

10-14 weeks
Tests chance of downs, Edward’s

Question 5

Non- invasive prenatal testing

Answer 5

10 weeks
Very accurate
Can predict if the baby can be affected or not