Guidance

Text summary of options after higher chance screening result

Updated 23 April 2024

Applies to England

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This information provides a text summary of the options for pregnant women who receive a higher chance result from the combined or quadruple screening test.

1. Possible results of combined or quadruple screening test

Possible results are:

  • lower chance result: no more tests offered (end of pathway)

  • higher chance result: go to Step 2

2. Options after higher chance combined or quadruple screening test result

Possible options are:

3. Possible results of NIPT

Possible results of NIPT are:

  • lower chance: no further tests offered

  • no result: woman offered choice of:

  • higher chance result: woman offered choice of:

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