Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
NT scan and dual marker
I am 37 old...at 12.5 weeks my dual marker & NT scan done ...
trisomy21. (Background risk 1:170 & adjusted risk 1: 2637)FHR 160, CRL 62.6mm,NT 1.1mm, BPD 18.6 mm, Ductus 1.11 ,nasal bone present,all r normal..*posterior low
Dual Marker trisomy21. (Background risk 1:238 & adjusted risk 1: 519), free bhcg 111.7IU/I (=3.422MoM),PAPP-A 2.780 (=0.791MoM), uterine artery 1.560(=0.965MoM),
Mean arterial pressure 87.8(=1.0267MoM)
Concern : in my dual marker interpretation it says "intermediate risk" for down syndrome and low risk for late onset pre eclampsia...
Why there is intermediate risk.. please reply
Answers (5)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Some things should be left to your doctor whom you trust.
If you don't trust your doctor then change the doctor.
If you can understand simple English interpretation of what is written earlier, be happy.
If you can't understand simple English interpretation of what is written earlier , leave it to your doctor.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+170
There is intermediate risk in view of your age and the values obtained. Dual marker is not a confirmatory test. For confirmation get an NIPT test done.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Pls attach the reports
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
This needs further evaluation
Dual test is just a screening test
U need to proceed with either nipt or aminocentesis
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Get NIPT done as dual marker shows intermediate risk.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.