When Is Efts Done?

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
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Enhanced First Trimester Screening (Efts) Involves a Nuchal Translucency Nuchal Translucency the Nuchal Fold Thickness Is Considered Normal If Under 5Mm...

When Is Efts Done?

enhanced First Trimester Screening (eFTS)
Involves a nuchal translucency
nuchal translucency
The nuchal fold thickness is considered normal if under 5mm between 16 and 18 weeks gestation and under 6mm between 18 and 24 weeks gestation. An increased thickness corresponds to increased risk for aneuploidy and other fetal abnormalities.
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(NT) ultrasound and a blood test. Can be done between approximately 11 weeks 2 days to 13 weeks 3 days gestation. OHIP-funded for all pregnant individuals.

How long does it take to get ETFS results?

Screening Results

Your eFTS result will be shared with your provider within approximately 5 working days.

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Does EFT determine gender?

NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)

The test can be taken as early as 9 weeks to look for the possible presence of Down syndrome or another chromosome condition (trisomy 13, 18, X, Y and triploidy). It will also tell you the sex of the baby if you wish.

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