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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 scan (also called the NT scan) uses ultrasound to assess your developing baby's risk of having Down syndrome (DS) and some other chromosomal abnormalities, as well as major congenital heart problems.The NT scan measures the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of your baby's neck.he NT scan must be done when you're between 11 and 14 weeks pregnant, because this is when the base of your baby's neck is still transparent. (The last day you can have it is the day you turn 13 weeks and 6 days pregnant.) It's usually offered along with a blood test in first-trimester combined screening options.