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Fetal Nuchal Translucency (FNT on Ultrasound)

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What this test measures

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This section shows the biological marker/agent measured by this diagnostic test. Each marker/agent opens its own page with related conditions. Detailed reference ranges are shown separately in the Reference ranges and concentrations section below, so they are not repeated here.

Reference ranges and concentrations

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These ranges are pulled from the existing EH diagnostic-test reference range tables. They can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, sample type and clinical situation.

Biological marker/agent / concentrationReference rangeUnitAgeGenderCategory / test group
Fetal Nuchal Thickness on Ultrasound (Pregnancy Weeks 10 to 14)2.18 – 2.5Not specifiedAdult ( > 16y)FemaleMaternal Tests / Maternal Screening Tests

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Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased

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Markers often increased in

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Markers often decreased in

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Related disease pages directly linked to this test

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Full article / legacy information

Fetal Nuchal Translucency (FNT on Ultrasound)

ID 507

Summary References

Treatments:

1. http://www.baby2see.com/medical/nuchal_12weekscan.html

2. http://www.babycenter.com/0_nuchal-translucency-screening_118.bc

3. http://www.diagnosticultrasound.org.uk/nuchal_translucency.htm

4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2822260/pdf/jkms-19-32.pdf

5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9800243

6. http://www.fetalmedicine.com/fmf/training-certification/certificates-of-competence/11-13-week-scan/nuchal/

7. http://www.centrus.com.br/DiplomaFMF/SeriesFMF/11-14weeks/chapter-02/chapter-02-final.htm