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Why Is The Double Marker Test Advised?

hello doctor , my wife has been asked for a double marker test done, wished to know ,is it mandatory, necessary, she was been asked to do blood test a few weeks back, with her usg obst, she is been asked for double marker test . ? wished to know its importance & necessity ? Ankit Thakkar
posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015
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Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

Double marker test is a specific blood test done to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the unborn baby.

It is used for the detection of Down syndrome & Trisomy 18 which causes mental retardation & severe birth defects.

It is usually suggested for women above 35 years of age who carry a high risk of delivering a child with such chromosomal abnormalities.

I suggest these tests are highly necessary to ensure the good health condition of both mother and baby. So go ahead with the test as your doctor advised.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Why Is The Double Marker Test Advised?

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Double marker test is a specific blood test done to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the unborn baby. It is used for the detection of Down syndrome & Trisomy 18 which causes mental retardation & severe birth defects. It is usually suggested for women above 35 years of age who carry a high risk of delivering a child with such chromosomal abnormalities. I suggest these tests are highly necessary to ensure the good health condition of both mother and baby. So go ahead with the test as your doctor advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.