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Amniocentesis
My NT scan results are normal. Double marker test shows overall t21 risk of 1:2013.
But it shows t21 biochem risk only as 1:155.
In this case, is there possibility of down syndrome? Is amniocentesis recommended? Are there any major side effects of this test?
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I could not understand why this special mention of biochemical risk.
In any case you are doing 2 Biochemistry tests in Double marker.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
U need to send the copy of the dual test
High risk needs further evaluation In the form of nipt or aminocentesis
Yes the risks of aminocentesis may be preterm labour
N infection
Though happens in rate patient
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