Test category · Laboratory

Pregnancy & prenatal

Confirming a pregnancy and, once established, the screening, diagnostic and monitoring tests of mother and fetus.

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Canonical test concepts of this category that do not yet have their own page. They are listed so that the taxonomy is complete and searchable; a page is written only when it can meet the quality standard.

  • First-trimester combined screening · also: combined test Laboratory test
  • Nuchal translucency scan (NT scan) Imaging
  • Cell-free DNA screening (cfDNA, NIPT) · also: non-invasive prenatal testing Genetic / molecular
  • Quadruple screen · also: quad screen, quadruple test Laboratory test
  • Maternal alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) Laboratory test
  • Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) Diagnostic procedure
  • Amniocentesis Diagnostic procedure
  • Fetal karyotype Genetic / molecular
  • Prenatal carrier screening Genetic / molecular
  • Group B streptococcus screening (GBS) Microbiology
  • Gestational diabetes screening Laboratory test
  • ABO and Rh typing · also: blood group Laboratory test
  • Antibody screen · also: red cell antibody screen, group and screen Laboratory test
  • Fetal non-stress test (NST) · also: cardiotocography, CTG Functional test
  • Biophysical profile (BPP) Imaging
  • Contraction stress test (CST) Functional test
  • Doppler fetal studies · also: umbilical artery Doppler Imaging
  • Fetal echocardiography Imaging
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