Antenatal screening Flashcards
When is the anomaly scan?
18 - 20+6 weeks
When is Down’s syndrome screening where nuchal scanning is available?
11 - 13+6 weeks
When should the booking appt be arranged for?
8 - 12 weeks
Which 7 conditions are NOT screened for antenatally?
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Chlamydia
- Cytomegalovirus
- Fragile X
- Hepatitis C
- Group B Streptococcus
- Toxoplasmosis
What is the approach to expectant mothers under the age of 25 in regards to Chlamydia screening?
Patients under the age of 25 should be should be given the details of their local National Chlamydia Screening Programme
Why is Toxoplasmosis not screened for antenatally?
The risks of screening may outweigh the potential benefits of treatment.
What information can you give patients about amniocentesis compared to the triple/quadruple tests?
An amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that will show the fetal karyotype and will give a more accurate result than the combined test.
The triple and quadruple tests are screening, not diagnostic.
When can amnio be done?
15 weeks
When can chorionic villous sampling be done?
11-13 weeks
