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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

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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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

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

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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I am 14 week pregnant.Doctor suggested me for Dual Marker test and NT Scan.My NT Scan is normal but in dual marker test T 21 show intermediate risk range is 1;439 .What to do .Is this serious please suggest.

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Double market test is only a screening test You need to go for a confirmitory test Aminocentesis ...  Read More

Hi below is my dual marker report,the report says screen negative, but still i have a doubt on the cut off part. Can someone explain.

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Cut off part is the number indicating the risk of down syndrome if you get that ratio. Your ratio number is different than that of the cut off ...  Read More

I have done nt scan, Can I do nipt directly without going for dual marker test, I am 13 weeks 2 days pregnant My doctor had suggested for dual marker with nt scan

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Why do you want to go for nipt if your doctor has advised you nt scan and dual marker? Nipt is recommended only if there is abnormality in nt scan and dual marker report ...  Read More

Hi doctor My doctor have advised to do dual marker with nt scan Doppler but can I go for NIPT as my family wants to go for NIPT

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Hello Dr. My wife(age 37) is 13 week 4 days pregnant(IVF) her dual marker test result is low risk. T21 age risk 1/130, T21 1/1291 T18/13 is 1/27491. Dual marker test taken on 12 week. On 13 week 1 we again go and do not/NB Scan and Triple Marker test because dual marker test was late. In Triple market test Biochemistry results AFP 10 ng/ml(mom 0.3

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I had done my NT scan & double marker tests at 12 weeks pregnancy. But due to some reasons the lab asked Me to do re-test again after 4 days for double marker test. My NT scan tests are normal. Can you please tell me if my double marker tests are normal or not? There were 2 notes given at the end of the report. 1. Intermediate risk. Advised g

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The dual marker test results shows normal value except trisomy 21 age risk. It says 1/216. Does it mean that every female at a particular age is at this risk or is it specific to a particular female?

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