Neural tube defects

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Neural tube defects

Asked for Female, 27 Years

Sir/Madam I did Quadruple test from two different big labs. 1st test done 2 days after USG says Neural tube defects: Spina Bifida 1:50 2nd done after 6 days from USG says 1: 352 There is a big variation. Level2 USG is also not detecting any abnormality. kindly guide which one to accept or any other advice. Further patient has low placenta with a retro placental blood clot 9 cm. So Amniocentesis may also not be advisable

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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale

Gynecologist 20 yrs exp Pune

Please meet fetal medicine specialist at your place as further follow up very necessary

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Dr. Mrigya Rhaina Deshpande Gynecologist 14 yrs exp Aurangabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mrigya Rhaina Deshpande

Gynecologist 14 yrs exp Aurangabad

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NIPT is a blood test on mother that can be done for foetal dna. Does not disturb the pregnancy. Though not as yet as confirmatory as amniocentesis it does have very high sensitivity