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Anomaly scan

Anomaly scan

A detailed scan of the baby's organs.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • It checks the heart, brain, spine and limbs.
  • Some findings need decisions with a time limit.
  • The baby's sex is never told. That is the law (PCPNDT Act).
Primary Citation: FOGSI
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming