A nuchal scan is a combined screening test for Downs Syndrome and two other chromosomal abnormalities, Edward’s, and Patau's Syndrome.
MUMS consultants offer Nuchal Scans and Nuchal blood tests. The cost of the Nuchal Scan and blood test and follow up with results is £210.00.
Our Consultants are Mr Anoop Rehal, Consultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Mr Davide Casagrandi, Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics. Both are highly qualified specialists with the NHS and experienced in Nuchal Screening.
We recommend you have the Nuchal blood test two or three days prior to the Nuchal scan to enable the consultant to calculate the risk at the time of the scan. However – if you prefer to have the scan and blood on the same day – our consultants can contact you once the blood results are reported.
Most NHS hospitals offer a nuchal scan, but the NHS scan does not look for all the markers that MUMS laboratory checks for. They do not look for the presence of a nasal bone and blood flow studies. Therefore, our detection rate is much higher than the NHS can as we are looking at the baby in more detail. All nuchal scans performed at MUMS are undertaken by a fetal medicine specialist, who is highly skilled in Nuchal Scanning.
All women whatever their age, have a small risk of delivering a baby with Downs Syndrome, Edwards, Patau - the risk increases as the age of the mother increases.
Chromosomal abnormalities happen when an extra chromosome is present.
The nuchal scan can only be performed between 11 weeks + 2 days and 13 weeks + 6 days of pregnancy and is carried out by fetal medicine specialist.
This screening test combines an ultrasound scan and a blood test which is taken from the mother to measure the levels of two hormones that are being released directly by the pregnancy (free B-hCG and PAPP-A). The blood test can be taken from 11 weeks of pregnancy and when taken prior to the scan appointment ensures complete results are given on the day of the scan. If the blood test is taken on the day of the scan the final result will be available within two to three days.
At the time of the scan, we measure the size of the baby to date the pregnancy accurately.
A detailed ultrasound assessment is then undertaken:
These assessments, together with your age and the results of your blood test are combined to give you a risk factor of the pregnancy being affected by Downs Syndrome, Edwards and Patau.
A result of between 1:2 and 1:150 is considered to be high risk result. A low-risk result does not exclude Downs Syndrome but does mean the chance of your baby having Downs Syndrome is very small.
As our service is clinically led by consultants – comprehensive counselling is provided and a full explanation of the risks and alternative options involving further testing – albeit non-invasive or invasive – will be offered.
The only way to know for sure whether your baby has a chromosomal abnormality or not is to have a diagnostic test. Either chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or Amniocentesis – these tests carry a risk of miscarriage of just under 1%.
Alternatively the Illumina or Panorama (NIPT) test may be your preferred option as there is no miscarriage risk.
A Private Nuchal Scan includes:
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