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My doctor advised me to do dual test and when i look for it i can see dual marker test so I just want to know that -is dual test and dual marker test same?

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Yes dual test and dual marker test s same.. Its done to detect probability of chromosomal anomalies in growing fetus.. U cn gt it done ... ... Read More

Hi doctors. I just wanted to ask that is it really necessary to do a dual marker test in pregnancy? And if it is not necessary then how do i tell my gynaecologist that i don't prefer doing this test?

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Hi. It is absolutely mandatory to do the dual marker test . Please go ahead and do it . ... Read More

I have done dual marker test and the reports are above attached..are the reports normal? Anything to be worried

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Hello , I understand your query. kindly consult online for a detailed evaluation and appropriate treatment. regards Dr EMMANUEL MJ , MD ... Read More

My wife is in 13th week of pregnancy. Dual Marker test tells HCG Free Beta - 36.50 ng/ml PAPP-A - 3.86 mIU/ml What does it mean?

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I am shivani . My pregnancy 4 and half month now. My dual marker test report is normal. Level 2 ultrasound report is normal . Is it quardple test do or not because my ii nd baby have facial abnormality. Pls give helpful suggestions

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If dual marker and snomsly scan reports are normal then there is no need for Quadrsple marker ... Read More

Hello, I have attached the image of my dual marker test please let me know what is the result. I m also having short cervix issue.

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There is pre eclampsia risk. U have to keep track of your BP records. Starting ecosprin. Connect for better understanding ... Read More

Hello Doctor,My wife is in 14 week now. Can we go for dual marker test now. Some one told this test for 8-13 week.

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Yes . It is little late. It is to be done 11-13 weeks. But at least go for NT scan Sonography. If pregnancy upto 13 weeks ,you can still do Dual Marker test. ... Read More

I am 14 weeks pregnant,have done my Dual marker test. BHCG level is 4.73, plz advise what does it mean. Thanks Ekta

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NT NB scan shows normal but Dual marker test for T21 shows intermediate risk. Kindly help to understand more about Dual marker report. My Doctor says it's nothing to worry much. But there is something still. I am in 15 weeks of pregnancy.

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Hi good morning Thnxs for your question If dual marker show intermediate risk than go for non invasive test for confirmation. Now a days NIPT test is good option. For further guidance on it Use my onl ... Read More

Hi my wife is 35 & gone for dual marker test.Doctor is telling her scoring is high,so again they have asked for the test.What type of risk is there again if the reports come with high score.

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Dual marker is a test often combined with usg parameters of nt and then its called combined test It measures the risk of trisomy 21/13/18 and can also screen for placental disorder increased bp fetal ... Read More

Hii all a bit worried and sad about my report as my ntnb scan and dual marker test are uploaded kindly need help...my nt nb scan came as NT -1.1 NB - 2.2 well seen, Have a uterine artery high PI at - 2.0... i have uploaded my Dual marker test please help...

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Your dual marker report shows an intermediate risk for Down syndrome, 1 in 770 against a cutoff of 1 in 310, while the Edwards' and Patau risks are both low. Your NT measurement of 1.1mm and the nasal ... Read More

Hi, I am 31 years old and pregnant. My dual marker report shows “Trisomy 21 age risk: 1/485” and combined risk after NT and blood markers as <1/10,000 (screen negative). I want to understand: is the age-related risk (1/485) the same for all women of my age, or does it vary between individuals? Is 1/485 considered my actual pregnancy

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The 1/485 is just your age-based baseline risk before any screening. Your actual result, the combined risk of less than 1/10,000, is what counts, and that's already reported as screen negative. ... Read More

Hi, I’m 12w3d pregnant. I have subchorionic hemorrhage of size 58×25×15mm. I received a single 5,000 IU hCG injection on 4 Sept, ~6 days before my dual-marker blood test (10 Sept). Results: free β-hCG 27.02 ng/mL (0.778 MoM) and PAPP-A 1.6 mIU/mL (0.458 MoM); NT was 1.5 mm, NS 2.6 MM, and combined screening was low risk (T21 &l

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Your report already shows a screen negative, low risk result for both Trisomy 21 and 18/13. The numbers you're asking about aren't flagged as concerning on their own. ... Read More

Here is the dual marker and NT scan report for my wife. Can you suggest if its normal or we need NIPT scan? We are stressed. She is a non smoker .

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I had NT NB Scan (image enclosed) and Dual Marker Test at 13W 1D Pregnancy. The summary of report are ammended below: CRL : 69 mm FHR: 167 BPM NT: 2.20mm Ductus Venosus PI: 0.75 Endocervical Length: 37 mm Cord: 3 vessels Placental Position: Fundal Nasal Bone: Present DUALMARKER REPORT Free Beta Hcg: 1.45 MoM PAPP-A: 1.15 MoM. T21: 1 in 1000 (Cut of

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According to the report,risk is low. ... Read More

Hi, I recently had my Dual Marker test, and the result for Trisomy 13 and 18 came as 1:90, which is at 90:100 of the cutoff value. Because of this, my doctor has recommended that I undergo the NIPT test. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant. Today’s appointment was emotionally overwhelming, and it felt like my world was turned upside down. What

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Want to know reports are normal Or not .how to know It. White discharge normal in pregnancy . Sleeping position in pregnancy

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Hi The above report shows that baby is at low risk for certain syndromes at present. Regarding white discharge, it is normal in pregnancy, but if it is thick , curdy white, foul smelling, blood stain ... Read More

Can we terminate pregnancy after 24 week if genetic disorder detected in Aminociect test my sister inlaw is pregnant and anomaly scan showing prominent both renal pelvis she consumed lots of medicine in her early pregnancy. she has not preform dual marker test. Is there any blood test from which we can detect chromosome abnormalities. If abnormali

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It can be terminated according to law if baby has gross congenital anamoly. ... Read More

I am attaching my wifes dual marker report. Her free b hcg is 3.8. Her nt was 1.2 and nasal bone echogenicity is seen.Should i be worried

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It shows low risk Nothing to worry ... Read More

Hi, I got my nt scan done on 8th aug(results are normal) and double marker on 12th aug( shows low risk for trisomies) 1) Is it ok if there is a 3 to 4 days gap between nt and double marker test? Will it alter the accuracy? 2) How valid is double marker test for a DCDA twin pregnancy 3)I am on Susten 1-0-1 and duphaston 1-1-1 , will this alter hc

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Hi doctor. I had both dual marker and nt scan test at advised time and found to be have free beta hcg at 0.45 while other parameters are normal both in nt scan and dual marker. Should I worry?

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Attached is my NT NB scan and dual marker report. The reports shows screen negative. Do I need to worry about low free beta HCG?

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Hi doctor, My sister age is 32 and this is her second pregnancy ..In 15weeks triple marker test is done .In report AFP is 26.80..what does it indicate...kindly advice ..is neural defects..?.

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AFP level of 26.8 is a cause for concern. She may need NIPT . Before that she will get her TIFFA done after about 3 weeks. If it gives any doubtful report then NIPT will have to be done. ... Read More

Hey doc any one can check my dual marker report because my dr is not available for some days I am 13 weeks pregnant

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Hello It's a low risk report Considered as normal ... Read More

Hi Dr. This is my wife's NT scan and dual Marker report. Could you check and update regarding any issue. MTP was March 2023 and D&C was in July 2024. She is 28th year old and 53 kg weight and 5'3 height. Taking LMWX-40 daily and Ecosprin 150 mg and duphaston 2 times in a day.

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I have just recommended Dual marker test as Nasal bone mentioned as Hypo-plastic in NT scan other parameter was ok as NT was 1.95. In dual marker T21 came 1:477 ,HCGB value 15.7 and PAPP-A value 3275.6 . I conceived through IVF and this was my first cycle with no any miscarriage history.I have already done NICs before FET and the embryo that is b

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Hi I m 33 yr old primipara.. currently I m on my 13 week of pregnancy..I just had NT SCAN which was normal 1.92 but my dual marker test shows intermediate risk for trisomy 21..what should I do next

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Kindly check my dual marker report is it normal ? ... ... my nt scan is normal... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Hello Everyone, I am 35 years 4 months pregnant. I have done NT scan which came out to be normal. And opt for dual marker test where the report outcome did not come. It shows " FREE BETA HCG & PAPP-A REPROCESSED. PRISCA RESULTS COULD NOT BE GENERATED AS FREE BETA HCG LEVEL IS LOW AND PAPP-A LEVEL IS HIGH BEYOND THE ACCEPTANCE LIMITS OF THE PRIS

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My anti scan report is normal at 13 weeks but dual marker report shows intermediate at trisomy 21. I dont get it what should i do.., hoping for all good but feeling nervous...

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