Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, under the accreditation of NABL & NABH, offers cutting-edge (high-tech) facilities & services in the radiology & diagnostic imaging field. This test incorporates the mother's obstetric (uterine) ultrasound exam, a Doppler study, and the fetal biophysical exam to monitor the baby's growth-related parameters, blood flow, movements, and overall well-being in the uterus during pregnancy. It contains important details that a doctor uses to track the pregnancy and to assess further treatment.

About USG OBS Doppler + Biophysical Profile

It is a pregnancy test used to find out the gestating baby's health condition by applying Ultrasound. Clinically indicated, and the biophysical profile, when indicated, assesses selected fetal activities and amniotic fluid volume, while the Doppler ultrasound will be performed to assess blood flow in specific blood vessels of the mother or fetus. The exam may be indicated if the pregnancy is at high risk or if the mother has medical conditions, if she feels the baby is growing abnormally, has a decreased level of fetal activity, or if other factors may suggest a need to monitor more carefully. This will vary, depending on the gestation period and a doctor's advice.

What is USG OBS Doppler + Biophysical Profile?

Obstetric Doppler ultrasound measures the flow of blood in some of the blood vessels, such as the umbilical artery, and in other blood vessels (if needed) of the mother and fetus. Assists the physician in checking for the circulation between the placenta and baby. Fetal surveillance using the biophysical profile refers to observation of how the baby is using its bloodstream, breathing movements, gross body movements, muscle tone, and the amount of amniotic fluid. Depending on the ordered procedure, a non-stress fetal heart rate test (NST) might also be done. The exam does NOT involve any ionizing radiation or invasive procedures. They give the doctor a guide to aid him in evaluating the health of the baby, as well as information about his mother's medical history, when the baby is anticipated to be born, and other information about the case.

Common Reasons for USG OBS Doppler + Biophysical Profile

• Fetal Growth Concern: Monitors blood flow when fetal growth is a concern.
• Maternal Hypertension: Helps to keep an eye on the babies of pregnant women with hypertension.
• Assessment of Placental Circulation: Evaluates blood flow in select vessels, as it relates to the function of the placenta.
• Amniotic fluid volume assessment is a part of the biophysical profile assessment.
• Medical Conditions in the Mother: May be recommended when a mother has medical illnesses that require special consideration during her pregnancy, such as diabetes.
• Previous Abnormal Findings: Gives clues for follow-up based on previous Ultrasound/M Doppler findings.
• Post-Term Pregnancy: May be used in situations with a long pregnancy (long gestation).
• Doctor Advised Fetal Surveillance: Supplies more information when the obstetrician recommends fetal Surveillance.

Conditions Evaluated

Fetal Well-Being

Biophysical profile is used, based on certain baby movements and the analysis of amniotic fluid, for assessing the baby's health.

Umbilical Artery Blood Flow

The Doppler measurement of the umbilical artery helps in assessing the umbilical artery-placental fetal circulation. If abnormal flow patterns are observed, then more attention needs to be paid to that pattern, or further evaluation is needed.

Placental Circulation

Information about circulation in selected vessels that can relate to placental function can be obtained from Doppler ultrasound.

Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities

An estimate is made of amniotic fluid volume, as part of the biophysical profile. The treating obstetrician may need to conduct further testing if the fluid levels are abnormal.

Fetal Movements and Muscle Tone

The biophysical profile assesses gross fetal body movements, breathing, and fetal muscle tone using ultrasound.

Other Pregnancy-Related Concerns

It is important to allow for parental concerns that imply fetal surveillance will be supported by the parental indication of the exam. In concluding the results, any data from the obstetrician or pertinent to the case must be taken into account.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre that serves Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology tests. Our diagnostic imaging practice involves using the correct imaging technique, using the proper equipment to follow the correct steps to acquire a diagnostic image, comforting our patients, and reporting information. The imaging team will conduct imaging studies as directed by study requirements to accomplish clinically relevant imaging assessment.

Book Your USG OBS Doppler + Biophysical Profile.

For those who were suggested by their doctor that they should use the Obstetric Doppler with Biophysical Profile, please make a booking with Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Bring your prescription, past pregnancy ultrasound reports, and any relevant medical records, if available, to ensure the right assessment is made.