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Q: quad screening abnormal

asked by: sushi girl on April 8th, 2008

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I am 40 years old and 18 weeks pregnant.All of my 1st trimester genetic screenings were normal(triple screen and NTS) showing I was at low risk for defects..My 2nd trimester screening came back abnormal bringing the numbers from 1 in 319 down to 1 in 43 for Down's.I have another ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks at the perinatal center..what would cause the change in the reading from being normal 6 weeks ago to abnormal now?

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Idony

replied on April 8th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

i dont know what could change it but i wouldnt worry to much until you know for sure, i was 18 when i had my daughter and my tests said she was at higher risk of downs too, i had an ultra sound and it said she was ok (although i got to get 3 of them because she wouldnt cooperate lol) i also got an amnio and it came back fine and now i have a perfectly fine 10 month old baby girl. so dont panic until you know for sure

good luck

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