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FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) in Sector 32, Chandigarh: First trimester screening measures specific substances in the mother's blood and an early ultrasound measurement. Book with GetVisit for NABL-accredited results, same-day slots, home collection and cashless OPD.
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Female
GET REPORTS IN
24 hours
TEST INCLUDED
3
What is a FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) Test in Chandigarh ?
What is FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS)?
First trimester screening measures specific substances in the mother's blood and an early ultrasound measurement. The blood tests look at PAPP-A and free beta hCG. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.
What does FTS measure?
The ultrasound measures nuchal translucency at about 11 to 13 weeks and 6 days. These results, combined with maternal age and pregnancy dating, estimate the chance of chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome and Trisomy 18. It gives a risk estimate, not a diagnosis. Doctors use the result to guide counseling and decide if further testing like cell-free DNA screening or diagnostic testing is needed.
What symptoms suggest FTS may be needed?
FTS is generally requested as part of a fertility assessment. Doctors commonly investigate this area when someone reports any symptom your doctor has identified as requiring objective laboratory investigation, including unexplained fatigue, unexplained weight change, persistent pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding. Whether FTS specifically is the right test depends on your history and what your doctor is looking for. In Chandigarh, you can book this test online and check whether home collection reaches Sector 32, Sector 35 or your address.
How is FTS performed?
You can have the sample for FTS taken at home in Sector 32 or Sector 35, Chandigarh, or at a partner lab. The phlebotomist draws a small amount of blood, applies a cotton swab with light pressure, and sends the sample to the partner laboratory for processing.
How accurate is FTS?
Your sample from Sector 32 or Sector 35, Chandigarh is processed by a partner laboratory following its documented quality-control procedures. Where the laboratory is NABL-accredited, accreditation covers that laboratory and its defined scope of tests. Reports are issued by the processing laboratory and are widely accepted by hospitals and insurers in India.
Are there any risks to FTS?
Beyond a brief pinch, FTS carries almost no risk. Keep the arm relaxed during the draw, press gently on the site afterwards, and avoid heavy lifting with that arm for about an hour.
Did you know?
The FTS (first‑trimester screening) is a noninvasive assessment performed at about 11-13+6 weeks' gestation combining maternal blood tests (PAPP‑A and free beta‑hCG) with an ultrasound measurement of fetal nuchal translucency.
FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) Test Preparation in Chandigarh
Diet and fasting:
Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.
Medication guidance:
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
What to carry:
Carry your test requisition, a government-issued ID, and any previous reports so results can be compared over time.
When to book:
Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Chandigarh, Sector 35 and Sector 32 included.
FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) Test Parameters in Chandigarh
PAPP-A, free beta hCG, and first-trimester nuchal translucency ultrasound measurement
Why Take a FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) Test in Chandigarh ?
When does a doctor order FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS)?
FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING (FTS) is typically done as a combined panel of maternal blood markers and an early ultrasound. Clinicians order it for routine prenatal risk assessment, for older maternal age, or after an abnormal scan.
Who should get FTS done in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh's administrative, education and IT workforce, rich regional diet driving high diabetes and cardiovascular prevalence, winter air pollution, and large student population make regular preventive testing worthwhile citywide. Fertility testing benefits couples who have not conceived after a year of trying (or six months if the woman is over 35), women with irregular cycles, and anyone planning IVF or IUI. In Chandigarh, professionals in Sector 32, Sector 35, and similar areas increasingly test earlier due to later family planning.
What conditions can FTS help diagnose?
It helps identify increased risk for chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome and Trisomy 18. Abnormal results can arise from dating errors, multiple pregnancy, maternal factors, or true fetal problems, and a family history of chromosomal conditions makes the test especially relevant.
What do FTS results mean?
Higher or positive results: A positive first‑trimester screen means elevated risk, not a diagnosis. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.
How often should FTS be repeated?
Ovarian reserve and hormone tests are usually done once for baseline assessment and repeated if treatment plans change or after a significant interval. Semen analysis is often repeated after a few weeks to confirm findings, as results vary between samples.
What happens after your FTS results are ready?
Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.
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