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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.
Nuchal translucency is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of a baby's neck. Nuchal translucency (NT) can be measured using ultrasound when your baby is between 11 weeks and 13 weeks plus six days old. All babies have some fluid, but many babies with Down's syndrome have an increased amount (Snijders et al 1998: 351, 343-6). A nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound is a screening test which assesses whether your baby is likely to have Down's syndrome.