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2026-04-06 21:05:45
I am 37 year old second pregnancy NT scan 2.4 mm double marker test positive Doctor advised aminocentesis it is helpful can I continue my pregnancy journey
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It's a high risk of downs syndrome Double marker being just a screening test Amniocentesis needs to be done for confirmation So  according to the amniocentesis reports you can proceed ahead with further treatment

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Hello dual marker is just a screening test . It will only tell you that out of 58 babies one will have downs syndrome. You can be that ONE or you can be in rest 57. That's why the fluid around the baby is tested to confirm. So go for it .

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Usually CVS Done at 11-13 weeks

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice

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Markers are screening tests....for diagnosis,  you should go for amnioscentesis in a good set up

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Better to go for amniocentesis

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Amniocentesis is a confirmatory test
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Yes pls go for invasive screening procedure to rule of downs syndrome in foetus

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When Double Marker  test  comes positive, you need to do Amniocentesis, which helps in further decision making and for any Test there are some risks and False positives and False negatives.

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