Maternal serum screen T1
MSS1, Antenatal Screening for Down Syndrome ...
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First and second trimester screens are paid for by the Ministry of Health National Screening Unit. The patient is entitled to one or the other. If a fully integrated screen, first trimester, NT plus second trimester is required there is a cost of $190 +
2 x 3ml SST
First trimester combined test is blood test plus Nuchal Translucency (NT). Blood must be taken between 9 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days gestation.
Sample MUST be accompanied by the MOH form, "Antenatal Screening for Down Syndrome ..." (FORM CC6533)
Separate serum within 4 hours of collection. Freeze serum then send sample frozen.
Sendaway - Biochemistry
Mon -Fri, 0800-1630
Sendaway - Refer to external testing laboratory report
Refer to report
Refer to report
Paper reports issued directly to referring health professional
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MATST1
$MATST1
