NT Scan
Early Insight, Gentle Guidance — Between 11 and 14 Weeks
The NT Scan is one of the most important checkpoints of early pregnancy — a focused ultrasound that assesses your baby's chromosomal wellbeing and gives you clear, informed choices for the road ahead.
The Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan is a specialized first-trimester ultrasound performed between 11 and 14 weeks, when it can be measured most reliably. It examines the fluid-filled space at the back of your baby's neck — the nuchal fold — to help assess the likelihood of chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13).
A slightly thicker nuchal fold doesn't confirm a condition — it's a signal that may prompt further testing, always interpreted alongside your age and other factors.
The NT Scan is often paired with a maternal blood test measuring two key markers — free beta-hCG and PAPP-A. Combined with your baby's measurements and your own age, this gives a more complete risk assessment than any single test alone.
• Assesses chromosomal risk early, when there's still time to make informed decisions
• Screens for structural concerns, including early indicators of congenital heart defects
• Combines seamlessly with blood screening for a more accurate combined risk score
• Non-invasive and safe — no risk to you or your baby
• Guides next steps, helping determine whether NIPT, CVS, or amniocentesis may be appropriate
Timing is everything with this scan. Performed too early, the nuchal space is too small to measure accurately; performed after 14 weeks, the fluid reabsorbs and the measurement loses meaning. Our specialists schedule your NT Scan precisely within this narrow window to ensure the most reliable result.
An elevated risk score doesn't mean something is wrong — it means we'll offer you more information, on your terms.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
A blood test analyzing fetal DNA fragments, offering high-accuracy screening without any risk to your pregnancy.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
A diagnostic test examining placental tissue directly, available from 11 weeks, for a definitive answer.
Amniocentesis
A diagnostic test performed slightly later in pregnancy, offering conclusive chromosomal results.
Is the NT Scan mandatory?
No — it's a recommended part of standard first-trimester care, but the choice is always yours. It's designed to support informed decision-making, not to be compulsory.
Does a high NT measurement mean my baby has a condition?
Not necessarily. It raises the calculated risk, but most babies with a slightly elevated NT go on to be perfectly healthy. Further testing can offer more certainty.
How is this different from the Dating Scan?
Your Dating Scan confirms how far along you are; the NT Scan specifically assesses chromosomal and structural risk during a precise window later in the first trimester.
Will I get my results the same day?
The scan findings are usually available immediately; combined results with bloodwork typically follow within a few days.
Give yourself the clarity and confidence that come with expert early screening. Schedule your NT Scan with [Brand Name] between weeks 11 and 14.
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The NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency Scan) is a first-trimester ultrasound performed to assess the thickness of the fluid-filled space at the back of the baby’s neck. It is usually performed between 11 and 13 weeks + 6 days of pregnancy and is an important component of early screening for certain chromosomal conditions, including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. The NT measurement is interpreted along with factors such as maternal age and, when appropriate, blood-based screening results to estimate the pregnancy’s risk. At Promise Fetal Medicine & Pregnancy Scan Centre in Jalandhar, a detailed NT assessment can form part of comprehensive first-trimester fetal screening. NT is a screening assessment and does not by itself diagnose a chromosomal condition.
Director and Chief Fetal Medicine Specialist
Baby's Journey Through Pregnancy
