Nuchal Translucency (NT) Ultrasound in VancouverFirst Trimester Screening
The nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound is performed between 11 and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy to measure fluid at the back of the fetal neck. This exam is part of first trimester screening and helps assess the risk of chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 18, and other abnormalities.
20 to 30 min
DAP Accredited
Results in 24 Hours
FMF Certified and BC Prenatal Screening Approved
We have been performing nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasounds in Vancouver for over a decade. Our sonographers and radiologists are certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), and our clinic is an approved site for the BC Prenatal Genetic Screening Program.
For more information about prenatal screening in British Columbia, visit www.bcprenatalscreening.ca.
What This Ultrasound Evaluates
- Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at the back of the fetal neck
- Confirmation of viability and fetal heartbeat
- Crown rump length (CRL) and gestational age
- Number of fetuses (singleton or multiples)
- Early fetal anatomy as visible in the first trimester
- Risk assessment for trisomy 21, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13 when combined with bloodwork
Who This Ultrasound Is For
This exam is commonly recommended for:
- Patients undergoing first trimester screening (ultrasound and bloodwork)
- Those seeking early assessment of chromosomal risk
- Patients who want additional information alongside NIPT
- Individuals with prior pregnancy concerns or family history
- Patients of any age, particularly those 35 years or older at delivery
- Patients with twin pregnancies
- Patients pregnant following in vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF with ICSI)
What to Expect
- The exam takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes
- Performed by an experienced Sonography Canada certified sonographer with FMF certification
- Conducted as a transabdominal ultrasound
- The procedure is safe and non invasive
- Images are reviewed by a board certified Canadian radiologist
- Your report is delivered within 24 hours to you and your referring provider