Obstetrical Color Doppler - Test, Procedure & Cost

What is an Obstetrical Colour Doppler?

Obstetrical Color Doppler is a type of ultrasound imaging technique which is used in pregnancy to check the patency, direction and speed of blood flow in maternal as well as fetal vessels. It is commonly done in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, in high-risk pregnancies, it may be done at an earlier stage.

Obstetrical Color Doppler is used for screening, diagnosis, and assessment of different pregnancy-associated conditions and pathologies, as well as maternal and fetal monitoring in such conditions. It also guides in management and helps in deciding the time of delivery in such cases.

Why is an Obstetrical Colour Doppler performed?

Your doctor may recommend an obstetrical Color doppler scan to evaluate the following: 

• Uteroplacental circulation
• Fetal circulation 
• Pre-eclampsia
• Hellp Syndrome
• Oligohydramnios
• Maternal Diabetes Mellitus
• High-risk pregnancy
• Maternal isoimmunization
• Post-term pregnancy
• Detection of fetal conditions such as Fetal anemia, Congenital heart anomalies such as Tricuspid regurgitation, Renal agenesis, IUGR, TTTS and Fetal hypoxemic hypoxia.
• Maternal auto-immune diseases such as Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA) or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

How is an Obstetrical Colour Doppler performed?

Before the scan begins, remove ornaments and change into a hospital gown that is provided to you by the assisting technician. You will be asked to lie on the examination table. Your sonographer will first apply a clear gel over the abdominal region and then a hand-held transducer is moved over it which sends high frequency sound waves to body tissues and organs. Once the procedure is over, tissue paper will be used to wipe off the gel.

How to prepare for Obstetrical Colour Doppler?

To prepare for obstetrical color doppler scan, follow these simple steps:

• No fasting is required. You can take your daily meals and medications unless otherwise specified by your Healthcare professional. 
• Wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothes.
• Remove all kinds of metallic objects.
• Bring your prescription with doctor’s sign and stamp as per PC-PNDT Act.
• Bring your previous reports.
• Please carry your valid id proof.
• On the day of ultrasound imaging, don't apply any powders, lotions, or cosmetics on your body parts that need to be evaluated.
• Avoid tobacco chewing or smoking before the test as it may alter test results.

After Care:

Color Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless and fast imaging modality which is safe in pregnancy as it doesn’t utilize ionizing radiations or contrast agents rather it utilizes sound waves for depicting any underlying pathology of maternal or fetal blood flow.  Thus, no aftercare is required. You may resume your routine activities soon after the test.

Cost of Obstetrical Colour Doppler in Delhi?

Cost of an Obstetrical Color Doppler ultrasound generally varies with city and location. Various diagnostic and imaging centers in the same city charges differently according to the quality of machines they provide and the offers currently availing in them.

It is recommended to get this test done from a reputed diagnostic centre to achieve accurate results. The cost of Obstetrical Color doppler scan in Delhi starts at INR 3000, depending on the area or amenities. 

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