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Tests for Down syndrome

2017-01-02 04:20:44
Dear doctor, I am 8 weeks pregnant now? When would be the earliest time to run tests for down syndrome? What are the other important tests needed during pregnancy?
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Around 11 to 13+6weeks. In between this period u can do it. Ita called as NT NB plus dual marker.

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