Analysis of 42 Cases of First Trimester Screening in a Private Set-up

Manasi Venkatraman; Sameer Dikshit; Ketan Gundavda

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10016-1022

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Analysis of 42 Cases of First Trimester Screening in a Private Set-up

Manasi Venkatraman, Sameer Dikshit, Ketan Gundavda

Citation Information : Venkatraman M, Dikshit S, Gundavda K. Analysis of 42 Cases of First Trimester Screening in a Private Set-up. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2011; 2 (2):77-80.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10016-1022

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-08-2011

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Abstract

Combined NT and first trimester biochemistry for aneuploidy has become a standard practice. This study was conducted in a busy private clinic. The results of this study showed that this study can be successfully performed in a busy private clinic. The results of the combined screening match those of the conventional screening tests. Proper counseling help the women to take a decision towards invasive testing in screen positive cases.

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