Amniocentesis test

2020-06-08 13:02:45
Hi I am 15 weeks pregnant through ivf. Two embroys were transferred and implanted but one fetus stop heartbeat after 8 weeks .my my scan report was normal and did nipt test which resulted high risk t21.so doctor suggested amniocentesis test .can the report be false positive due to the other dead fetus.
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Answered2020-06-08 20:52:44

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Hi there, Yes there are chances. Amniocentesis is best test to detect.

Answered2020-06-08 14:08:46

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Yes the report can be false positive What about ultrasound markers
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Genes determined in nipt could be of dead fetus also Get anomaly scan at 20 weeks before taking any decision

Answered2020-06-09 05:41:21

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