Understanding Your Prenatal Screening Results

What a Screening Result Actually Means

A screening result is a probability, not a diagnosis. It tells us how likely a condition may be present based on markers in your blood and ultrasound findings — it does not confirm anything on its own. Many patients arrive at their appointment assuming a “high risk” label means something is wrong, when in most cases it simply means further testing is worth considering.

During our session, we walk through exactly where your numbers sit, what they’re being compared against, and what diagnostic options — like NIPT or amniocentesis — could offer more clarity if you want it.

Questions Worth Bringing to Your Appointment

Ask what the result changes about your care plan, whether it affects delivery decisions, and what support is available regardless of outcome. There are no wrong questions here — only ones that help you feel steadier walking out than you did walking in.