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What tests can be performed during pregnancy to detect abnormalities in the fetus?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 04/04/2022

The most important tests to know that the pregnancy is progressing correctly and that the fetus is in good health are, firstly, the 12-week ultrasound and the triple screening, and secondly, the 20-week morphological ultrasound.

It is also important to highlight amniocentesis in women who present risk factors, since it is the only test that ensures 100% that the fetus has no genetic alterations.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.