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Ultrasound Options

The ultrasound service is performed on the latest high-resolution systems operated by fully qualified and accredited staff under the direction of Mr Gerald Mason, Consultant in Feto-maternal Medicine.

Your scan will be carried out in a room with seating for you and relatives and the image viewed via a dedicated monitor. Photographs of the scan will be given to you and for an addition fee of £10 the image can be captured on either CD or DVD (Capture the Moment).

Ultrasound sessions run Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm (evening session Wednesday until 8pm) & Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Out of hours appointments by arrangement.
Ultrasound Scans
Fetal viability/dating scan (6 - 18 weeks): £80
An ultrasound scan performed to determine if there is a viable ongoing pregnancy, the number of babies present and gestational age. If the latter is uncertain this scan can be performed to ascertain the timing of further tests.


DOWN'S SYNDROME SCREENING

Options
 
Nuchal scan: £100
Addmark®: £195
Genmark™: £195
 
NB:
Nuchal & Addmark are 1st trimester screening tests. The nuchal scan on both tests has to be performed between 11 & 13 weeks 6 days. If outside these dates a pregnancy scan only can be done and will be charged and the appropriate rate.

SCREENING PACKAGES 
 
Gene Screening 
Fragile X, SMA & Cystic fibrosis £349 (saving £86) 

Combined 
Gene screening plus *Genmark ™ £542
Gene screening plus *Addmark®   £542 

For Ashkenazi Jewish couples the Alef8 test can also be included for an extra £100

 


Fetal anomaly scan  (18 - 24 weeks): £120
An ultrasound scan which examines the baby's anatomy in detail, paying particular attention to the head, spine, heart, stomach, kidneys, bladder, bowel and limbs.

Fetal well-being scan (24 - 42 weeks): £120
An ultrasound scan to assess the development of the baby. By measuring the baby's head, abdomen and thigh bone the growth and estimated fetal weight can be calculated. Fetal movements, placental site, amniotic fluid and blood flow to the baby are also assessed.
  SCREENING PACKAGES

  
Silver  

   Total ultrasound care including the most accurate multi-marker screening test, Addmark®:

  • Pregnancy scan (6-10 wks)
  • Addmark®: blood sample (10-13 wks), nuchal and nasal bone scan (11-13 wks), 2nd blood sample if needed (14-18 wks)
  • Anomaly scan (18-22 wks)
  • 4-D scan (25-32 weeks) including 2-D well-being scan & CD/DVD
  • Well-being scan (32-38 wks)

   Cost: Singleton - £500 / Twin - £600

  Gold

   All the components of the Silver Package plus three gene screening tests:  
   fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy and cystic fibrosis.  
   For couples who have already had our gene screening, the Silver Package is sufficient.

   Cost: Singleton - £806 / Twin - £906
Fetal gender scan: £80
An ultrasound scan to determine the gender of the baby, preferably performed after 20 weeks. The accuracy is approximately 98 %.

Capture the moment: £10
Scan image captured on video, DVD or CD.

  
4-D SCAN

This will revolutionize the way you view your baby.
It has been found that parents’ experience much pleasure and reassurance at seeing their baby move on an ultrasound scan. The bonding process with your baby should be an enjoyable experience and 4-dimensional imaging can enhance this process.
The scan is dedicated to parents seeing their baby and experiencing the many movements the baby performs within the womb.

The optimum time to perform the scan is between 25–32 weeks, but we can view the baby at earlier and later gestations with equally revealing images.
Your scan will be carried out in a room with seating for you and relatives and the image viewed via a dedicated monitor.

There are two options:

Option 1: Movie Package 

  • Consultation
  • Well-being scan
  • 4-dimensional scan
  • 10-15 minute DVD of the scan
  • 30 CD colour still images
  • 10 black & white photographs
Cost: Singleton - £190/Multiple - £230


Option 2: Picture Package

  • Consultation
  • Growth scan
  • 4-dimensional scan
  • 10 CD colour still images
  • 5 black & white photographs
  • Option of short DVD (£10 extra)

Cost: Singleton - £95/Multiple - £135


NB: 4-D scan: Two package options, no hidden extras!