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Optochin is a chemical that is toxic to some bacteria but harmless to others. It is useful in the identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the alpha-hemolytic Streptococcus most commonly susceptible to this chemical. This test determines whether the bacterium is either sensitive (susceptible) to optochin or resistant to the chemical.
The nuchal translucency test is a safe and simple test performed towards the end of the first trimester of a pregnancy. It comprises a blood test and an ultrasound scan and is likely to detect approximately 85 â 90 percent of chromosomal abnormalities, the most common of which, is Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21.he blood test measures the amount of free Î²-HCG and PAPP-A in the motherâs blood stream and ideally should be performed at about 10 weeks gestation. The nuchal translucency ultrasound is performed between 11 weeks 3 days and 13 weeks 6 days gestation but preferably at 12 weeks gestation.