Frequently asked questions

Between 11 weeks 0 days and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy. Outside this window the measurement cannot be taken reliably, so please book as soon as your doctor advises it.

The Fetal Medicine Foundation in London sets the international standard for nuchal translucency measurement and first trimester screening. Certification is granted to individual practitioners, requires demonstrated measurement accuracy, and is audited. Dr. Ashwini Sindagi holds that certification, so your NT scan is performed to that standard.

Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. On Sunday we see emergencies only, subject to availability.

Yes. Scans at our centre are performed and reported by Dr. Ashwini Sindagi, a female consultant radiologist specialising in fetal medicine and women's imaging.

Walk-in patients are welcome for X-ray. Every other scan is by prior appointment, and patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. Please call us in advance so we can reserve a slot and explain the preparation.

For a pelvis or KUB scan, yes — drink about a litre of water an hour before and do not pass urine. For a whole abdomen scan the opposite applies — come fasting, for as long as your clinician suggests. An NT scan needs neither. If you are unsure which applies to you, call us before coming.

Most reports are available on the same day or next day.

A prescription or referral letter is needed for most scans. We accept referrals from any doctor. If you are unsure, call us and we will advise you.