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2018-02-05 01:36:15
I had NT scan with double marker at12 weeks. My NT report is Normal but in double marker trisomy 21 screening shows positive .is it means my baby having down syndrome.
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Double marker s a probability test. Its not a confirmatory test. Its affected by age ,anomalies in uterus , twin pregnancy etc. U need to either do an amniocentesis or NIPT to confirm.

Answered2018-02-07 16:57:46

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