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shellybean
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what is an ultrascreen and levelII
I hear about this all the time, what are they?
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Ang-Rich
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
I think that we all tend to refer to the NT test (to determine risk of Down Syndrome) as the ultrascreen...usually between 11 - 13 weeks.
The level II is an anatomy sonogram (time varies by person and doc - but around the 20th week) where they look at the baby's organs and body - take measurements and can tell you sex if you want.
* Edited to change NT timeline.
Message edited 5/7/2007 1:15:40 PM.
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| Posted 5/7/07 12:47 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
much clearer!!! Thanks so much!!
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| Posted 5/7/07 12:48 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
Posted by Ang-Rich
I think that we all tend to refer to the NT test (to determine risk of Down Syndrome) as the ultrascreen...usually between 13 - 19 weeks.
The level II is an anatomy sonogram (time varies by person and doc - but around the 20th week) where they look at the baby's organs and body - take measurements and can tell you sex if you want.
Actually the ultra screen or Nuchal Translucency is done between 11-13 weeks. It is a sonogram that measures some type of fluid or something or the other by the baby's neck to determine if the baby is at risk for Down Syndrome's or other diseases.
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| Posted 5/7/07 1:11 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
Posted by jacquig
Actually the ultra screen or Nuchal Translucency is done between 11-13 weeks. It is a sonogram that measures some type of fluid or something or the other by the baby's neck to determine if the baby is at risk for Down Syndrome's or other diseases.
OMG - Yes...I am going to change my post so I don't confuse anyone.
Thanks!
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| Posted 5/7/07 1:15 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
Posted by Ang-Rich
Posted by jacquig
Actually the ultra screen or Nuchal Translucency is done between 11-13 weeks. It is a sonogram that measures some type of fluid or something or the other by the baby's neck to determine if the baby is at risk for Down Syndrome's or other diseases.
OMG - Yes...I am going to change my post so I don't confuse anyone.
Thanks!
No problem!
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| Posted 5/7/07 1:15 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: what is an ultrascreen and levelII
The ultrascreen also can involve bloodwork to determine you & DH's change of passing along certain genetic disorders.
The measurements they take at the ultrascreen are also similar to some of the measurements they do at the level II. I had the Nuchal folds test, the eye socket, cranial, femoral and many other organs measured at the Level II. The difference being that you are into your 2nd trimester, so if heaven forbid you are in a position to make any decisions about the PG they are more limited.
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