Pregnancy -

Reports for hCG levels or specific screening packages (like Double Marker or Triple Marker tests) to assess the risk of chromosomal conditions.

Understanding a pregnancy report, specifically an ultrasound or scan report, involves decoding various clinical measurements and observations that track the baby's development. These reports are essential for healthcare providers to confirm a healthy pregnancy, estimate due dates, and monitor growth milestones. Common Terms in Ultrasound Reports

The details included in a report change as the pregnancy progresses: pregnancy

Used by healthcare providers to communicate pregnancy assessments to insurance partners for care management.

The fetal pole (early embryo) becomes visible, and a heartbeat is typically detected. Reports for hCG levels or specific screening packages

The measurement of the baby's head width, usually recorded after the first trimester.

The estimated age of the pregnancy, calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Common Terms in Ultrasound Reports The details included

Scan reports often use abbreviations to describe fetal development and maternal health: