Results & Next Steps

In this section, you can learn what your prenatal screening and ultrasound results may mean and what possible next steps to consider. It can also help you prepare for a conversation with your health-care provider about your results, any questions you may have, and the options available to you moving forward. Your provider can explain your results in detail and help you decide on the next steps that are right for your situation.

Chromosome Screening Results & Next Steps

Your chromosome screening results will tell you if there is a higher or lower chance to have a baby with a chromosome difference, like trisomy 21 or trisomy 18.

Screening Results & Next Steps

Ultrasound Results & Next Steps

Ultrasounds give you extra information about the health of the baby. In this section, you can find out information about what your ultrasound results mean, and possible next steps.

Ultrasound Results & Next Steps

PSO Infoline

Our genetic counsellors and clinical content specialist in sonography are on-call Monday to Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST to answer your questions about prenatal screening.

Please note that prenatal screening tests have to be ordered through a health-care practitioner, and we cannot organize this testing.

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Virtual educational sessions on prenatal screening and nuchal translucency quality assurance are available upon request for health‑care providers.