No NT scan

[winemaker06]

My doctor doesn't do NT scans either. I don't get it either...

[Jalapeñomel]

I'm not. I don't even know if it is an option here or not.

[adlove]

I didn't get the NT scan either. It was more because of logistics as I was in the middle of a move during the time that the test is usually done. I'm 26 also and knew my risk was pretty low so I was ok going without the test.

[vmars]

My doctor doesn't do them but referred me to an office of Maternal Fetal Medicine that does them. I also had the harmony blood test which tests your DNA and provides less false positives, etc. The main reason I did it even though I am low risk was for an extra ultrasound and get confirmation everything was okay. Also, you can get a blood test at some offices to find out the baby's gender.

[rex]

I had the option not to do the NT scan. The only reason I did it was because I wanted to see the baby again.

They did also do blood testing at that appointment.

[snickers]

I didn't get a NT scan either. I did get a maternal serum test though, which is a blood test that can detect Down syndrome and spina bifida.

[dizzydee]

Jun 18, 2013 20:35:16 GMT -5 snickers said:

I didn't get a NT scan either. I did get a maternal serum test though, which is a blood test that can detect Down syndrome and spina bifida.

This is what I had done. My doctor only recommends doing NT scan or other more invasive tests if you are 35 or older. She said NT scans have to many false positives, so if I wanted to do anything I should do the Harmony test.

[blindyswife]

I declined the NT scan and other testing. Only got the 20w anatomy scan.

[julez]

My practice doesn't do NT scans, either. They refer out to a perinatologist in Minneapolis. I'm not sure if I just got the peri referral because of twins, or if they send out all of their NT scans to them. I can PM you the name of the practice if you'd like to inquire about a referral. I can't remember how far you are from the TC, but the clinic does have several locations around the metro.

[MarmeeNoir]

My doesn't either, they just do a blood test.

[ErinExpat]

In the public system here, the 11-13 week NT scan is already built into the appointment schedule. I'm not sure how it would work to decline. If you're not interested in the measurements, then it would just be another ultrasound.

[Cheesecake]

I'm 33, my DH is 42, NT scans are offered, but not standard and we opted out. It all depends on how you think you might want to deal with less than perfect results. If you're certain you want to know so you can eother do something or prep yourself better, you should find a way to get one done. If you're sure of not changing anything with bad results, it might not matter if you know.
Will it give you peace of mind to know ypur chances.are below average, or will it worry you and make you crazy if they're above average.
Consider tjat, then decide if you just want to look for a.specialized u/s tech outside the office you're going to and pay OOP.

Sent from my Xperia Z, please don't mind typos!

[runblondie26]

I had the option of an NT scan, but it was pretty much assumed that everyone gets it by the way my doctor my it sound. The send you to the Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor across the hall.

I also asked for the MaterniT21 test even though I'm 32 and low risk (I did have to go to another MFM though, since only 1 place in Atlanta offers this test so far). It's non-invasive, 99.9% accurate, and only costs $235. Of course I want that test, my peace of mind is worth that price.

I still had the quad screen at 16 weeks though. It tests for other things like spina bifida too.

[bazinga]

I didn't have an NT scan. I would have needed to go to a different clinic in another city to have it done. My doctor didn't seem to think it was necessary so I didn't do it. I did have the quad screen and CF test at 16 weeks. Both came back normal last week so yay for that!

[mae141]

My OB sent me to an MFM for the NT scan. I already had the results of the Panorama test at that point, which my RE had me do, but I didn't mind getting the extra ultrasound. I am under 35.

[soozy87]

We opted out of the NT scan and really all of the additional testing.

[annabear07]

Jun 18, 2013 20:32:59 GMT -5 rex said:

I had the option not to do the NT scan. The only reason I did it was because I wanted to see the baby again.

They did also do blood testing at that appointment.

This!  I had to go to another office to have it done. I thought another peak was worth the copay!

[iheartvino]

I got an N/T scan, because I had yet to see the baby or hear the heartbeat, and I wanted to make sure everything was good with him. But my both my sisters declined the N/T scan. My one sister didn't have any u/s until 20 weeks. If you want one, you can get a referral, but if you don't, no big deal.

[countthestars]

My doctor doesn't suggest/recommend NT scans unless you are of advanced maternal age and only does an U/S at 20 weeks. We pushed for the NT because my husband really wanted it, but we paid extra OOP and I would have been 100% fine without it.