HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is TMS Test Mandatory During Pregnancy?

default
Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Question: Hello,

I am XXXXXXX - 29 year old and I am 16 weeks pregnant - during my last visit to the doctor which was 2 weeks back (during 13th week) she had informed me that she would perform TMS test after 15 weeks of pregnancy. My question:
What is TMS test and is it really mandatory to have it done? Will it have any side effects because what I read is it is related to a scan and I have heard lot of instances regarding scans during pregnancy. Please help me.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A harmless but very useful test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
TMS is a triple marker screen test which involves an ultrasound scan and a blood test. It is completely harmless for the baby. But it helps in detecting major congenital malformations and chromosomal defects in the baby.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal

OBGYN

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 14043 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gynecologic Oncologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is TMS Test Mandatory During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: A harmless but very useful test. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. TMS is a triple marker screen test which involves an ultrasound scan and a blood test. It is completely harmless for the baby. But it helps in detecting major congenital malformations and chromosomal defects in the baby. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal