Nuhalna brightness is specialised ultrasound screeningwhich is performed during 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy . In this examination, the doctor measures the thickness of the fluid that accumulates in the fetal occipital area (called the nuchal fold). This measurement is important because it can help assess the risk For certain chromosomal abnormalitiessuch as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13).
The gynaecologist performs ultrasoundwhich is of benefit to both mother and fetus completely harmless. The doctor uses the screen to locate the correct position of the foetus and measure the distance between the skin and the tissue on the occiput.
Nuhalna Light is part of early screeningwhich helps parents get better a better idea of fetal health and allows timely planning of further investigations, if needed.
It is For a safe, non-invasive and widely used methodwhich makes an important contribution to early risk assessment in pregnancy.
Nuhalna Light is a screening test, not a diagnostic test - i.e. it only tells probabilitybut not a definitive diagnosis. The results are often combined with double hormone test, optionally with NIPT test for greater accuracy.