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  Desiderata1967 at 10:46 AM JST - 31st March

  Yeah, don't bother telling the patient...just let them be the involuntary Guinea Pig as usual.

  So glad Japanese medical standards are not allowed to be the world norm.

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  keech2 at 01:58 PM JST - 31st March

  Desiderata, before jumping the gun you might want to get a little information. I got this off the website babycenter. It seems that this test is not standard or even offered in many places in other locales. The NT scan has been performed in the United States since 1995, mostly at large medical centers. Ultrasound technicians (sonographers) and doctors need special training and high-resolution ultrasound equipment to perform it correctly. They must be certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation in London, the organization that sets the international standards and provides the software that enables a doctor to evaluate your baby's risk. Because the NT scan requires special training and equipment, it's not yet available everywhere. But the test is being done more widely as more medical personnel get trained and certified. If you're interested, ask your healthcare practitioner or genetic counselor whether it's offered in your area. Here's the link:http://www.babycenter.com/0nuchal-translucency-screening118.bc?page=1&articleId=118

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