13 weeks pregnant mother
Question: I am in 13 weeks of pregnancy...NT scan already done...doctor told me about about one more blood test to detect any abnormality or down syndrome in later months....so in which month these blood tests will be done??
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Supergirl
Answer: Hi dear, You could get it done soon after NT scan now.it is called triple marker and quadruple test.if there is some more doubt in that,they would consider you for amniocentesis test.
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Question: In which week should we get down syndrome test and other chromosomal defect tests. Is it done through blood test
Answer: Hie 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 It is performed between 11 and 14 weeks NT of less than 3.5mm is considered normal when your baby measures between 45mm (1.8in) and 84mm (3.3in). As the NT increases, so does the chance of Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. All developing babies have some fluid at the back of their neck. But many babies with Down's syndrome have an increased amount.
Question: what is the exact procedure/test to know down syndrome during first trimester....if both NT scan n blood test results are negative for Down syndrome ..then will there be any possibility to check 100% for Down syndrome
Answer: consult your doctor he will guide you, there are certain expensive test..
Question: My Nt scan and double marker test is done..doctor told one more scan will b done afer 3 weeks. Is it happens?
Answer: yes.. its quadruple or triple marker test.. it's normal i had it too
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