Neural tube defect

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Neural tube defect

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Hii am 18 weeks 4 days pregnant. Yesterday i received my triple marker report and it shows afp in hign level risk area for neural tube defects but in ultrsound of level 2, no such defect was seen. Now doctor has recommended to have aminocentesis test. Will it be safe for me and baby? How much accurate this test will be?

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