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Screening tests during pregnancy

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– 11–14. week break: Dual Scan
It is a screening test for chromosomal disorders. It is a test performed by measuring the baby’s height and neck thickness on ultrasound and detecting the level of two hormones in the mother’s blood.

-16-18. week between: MS-AFP Test
It is a blood test that gives extremely sensitive results in revealing spinal cord developmental defects.

– 20–22. week to week: Second Level (detailed) Ultrasound Examination
It is an imaging in which all organs and systems are examined and reported by ultrasound.

– 24-28. week between: Sugar Loading Test
It is a challenge test to screen for gestational diabetes. Diabetes detection is at the highest level when it is done during this week. Detection of gestational diabetes is very important in terms of precautions and treatments for mother and baby.

– Checking baby DNA in mother’s blood
In addition to her own DNA structure, the blood of the expectant mother also contains 10% of the baby’s DNA fragments. It is possible to detect some chromosomal disorders (such as Down syndrome) with an accuracy rate of up to 99.9%, thanks to the genetic analysis performed by separating these DNA fragments. It is a test applied when deemed necessary.

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