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Quadruple marker test outcome
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We had fetal reduction at exactly 12th week from triplets to twins on April 24th 2022.
Now we had quadruple marker test in 18th week. Actually few doctors suggested not to go for quadruple marker test after fetal reduction as we may get wrong results but we have given for it and got AFP alpha fetoprotein high ... Pathologist said it will commonly high in fetal reduction cases and so we are not advised for further tests. Is this true that AFP value high in fetal reduction cases and no further analysis required other than anamoly scan ?
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Yes dear Any invasive procedure during pregnancy breech to placenta AFP vll be raised
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All the three biochemical parameters are misleading after a foetal reduction. Even 8-10 weeks after foetal reduction the biochemical parameters don't give worthwhile predictions about foetal anomalies.
So it is better to go for TIFFA at around 20 weeks rather than Quad Marker.
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Yes..it is true wait for the anomaly (TIFFA ) scan.Dont be anxious be patient.
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book an appointment for TIFFA scan
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult a fetal medicine specialist
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
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In multiple pregnancy the results of quadruple test may be misleading
Was a dual test done
Connect with a genetic counselor
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