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Can Nt Scan Detect Autism?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
Can Nt Scan Detect Autism?

An NT scan cannot diagnose Down syndrome or any other chromosome abnormality

chromosome abnormality
An abnormal number of chromosomes is called aneuploidy, and occurs when an individual is either missing a chromosome from a pair (resulting in monosomy) or has more than two chromosomes of a pair (trisomy, tetrasomy, etc.).
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. The test only predicts the risk. Talk to your doctor about available blood tests. They also can help assess your baby's risk.

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