OSCAR test with pregnancy complication risk assessment
Dr. Deniss Sõritsa and Dr. Svetlana Räim, who hold the FMF (The Fetal Medicine Foundation) license required to perform the OSCAR test, perform the OSCAR test at Elite Clinic along with risk assessment for preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and the possibility of premature birth.
What Does the OSCAR Test Show?
The OSCAR test (One-Stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk) is a first-trimester combined screening performed between the 12th and 13th weeks of pregnancy.
It assesses the risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. If a high risk is detected, it helps guide further steps such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) (e.g., Panorama or Nifty) or invasive diagnostic procedures.
In addition to chromosomal risk, the OSCAR test also evaluates the risk of preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth.
The OSCAR test should be scheduled for 12–13 weeks of pregnancy. If interested, please contact us at least one week in advance. The necessary blood sample for biochemical markers will be taken on the same day as the OSCAR test.
Why Is This Important?
An extended assessment for preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications offers valuable information for both the expectant mother and the physician — such as whether the pregnancy falls into a higher-risk group for fetal growth issues. This allows for early planning of additional monitoring or treatments during pregnancy.
What Does the OSCAR Test Include?
The OSCAR test consists of:
- Fetal ultrasound
- Maternal blood hormone analysis
- Maternal blood pressure measurement
During the ultrasound, specific markers characteristic of chromosomal syndromes are measured and combined with maternal blood hormone levels (fb-hCG, PAPP-A, and PLGF). Using these results along with your medical history, a personalized risk assessment is calculated.
The Full OSCAR Screening Covers:
- * Visualization of fetal heartbeat
- * Determining the placenta’s position
- * Estimating the amount of amniotic fluidt
- * Visualization of fetal limbs and movement
- Assessment of fetal anatomy, including heart and spine
- Measurements required to assess the risk of: Down, Edwards, and Patau syndromes
- Measurements required to assess the risk of: Preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth
Results are available within 1–2 business days.
Who Should Consider the OSCAR Test?
Oscar test sobib ja annab infot igale rasedale, eriti soovitaksime uuringut rasedatele, keda iseloomustab:
- Age over 35 years
- IVF pregnancys
- Previous child with a chromosomal abnormality
- Previous child with a heart defect
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Obesity (BMI over 30)
- Previous preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction
- History of stillbirth
- Recurrent miscarriages
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Preeclampsia – Affects 5–8% of Pregnancies– esineb 5–8% rasedatest
Several factors can increase the risk of developing preeclampsia:
- First pregnancy
- Maternal age over 40
- Carrying multiples (e.g., twins)
- Family history of preeclampsia (mother or sister)
- Preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy
- Pre-existing high blood pressure
- Pre-existing autoimmune diseases
- Pre-existing diabetes
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy)
- Obesity
- IVF pregnancy
Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is defined as the onset of regular uterine contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy, accompanied by changes in the cervix (e.g., dilation).
Babies born prematurely often face serious health complications and may require specialized monitoring and medical care.