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Abnormal Dual marker and normal NT NB
I got my NT NB scan at 11 wks 4 days .
NT-0.6 mm , NB-1.8 mm.
Same day I did Dual marker
Free beta hcg- 124 ng/mL
PAPP-A -1.79 mIU/mL
For Down Syndrome,
Biochemical risk- 1:79
Biochemical + NT risk- 1: 515
Age risk: 1: 447
Also, in USG Biometry, femoral length 0.63 cm (OOR is written).
Should I go for NIPT or directly amniocentesis is required?
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Yes, NIPT if you can afford, Other alternative Amniocentesis
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Amniocentesis
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NIPT is more accurate a test but expensive. If it is negative you donot have to do further study. But if it is positive you can not take decision on that only but have to do definitive test of amniocentesis before going further. So if you can afford do NIPT.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Aminocentesis is a better modality
But a risk of Infection n preterm labour ( minimal risk)
U can choose either
Better diagnostic modality
Aminocentesis
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