First Trimester Screening
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OVERVIEW What is a First Trimester Screening? A first trimester screening, performed roughly between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy, is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, Edwards’ Syndrome and Patau’s Syndrome. It involves two parts, a blood test and an ultrasound screening referred