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Can down syndrome be detected in pregnan
I am currently 5 weeks pregnant, would like to know if there are test done in later stages to check for down syndrome and other chromosome anomalies
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Yes u can get NT/NB scan along with dual marker... But if u r above 35 years of age then u can directly go for NIPT test which is more specific in detection of chromosomal abnormalities... U can also ask for screening level 1 scan during ur NT scan to see for any markers of aneuploidy
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u can get nipt test
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Dual marker, nt/NB scan to be done to screen for down syndrome
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Dr. Athmika Nagarajan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
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Madurai
yes markers and nipt test
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