What Does This Double Marker Test Report During Pregnancy Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

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Question : My wife has 14 weeks of pragnency and we goes for a double marker test as suggested by her gynecologist.

Please help me understand the report . Is this normal

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
She needs further testing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

Congratulation for her pregnancy!

I can understand your concern, though.

I have proceeded through her reports and they are suggestive of increased risk of Down syndrome in her case.

Please do not worry about the reports because it is only showing increased risk of Down syndrome in her case it does not mean that your child is suffering from down syndrome (not a diagnostic test).

In my opinion, she should give way for a triple marker test and a second level ultrasonography test after consulting her treating physician and for amniocentesis for more confirmation.

As her NT test is within normal limit may be her baby is not suffering from Down syndrome.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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