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What is this AFP blood test?
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MrsKellyBride
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Kelly
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What is this AFP blood test?
My 13 week sono came back the best it could but the counselor spoke about this other blood test. What is everyone's thoughts?
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Posted 12/8/08 4:39 PM  |
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Re: What is this AFP blood test?
It's a standard screening given around 16 weeks if I remember correctly. Of course you can refuse it if you want. It's just another blood test and they run more screenings on your blood for additional chromosomal abnormalities.
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| Posted 12/8/08 4:44 PM |
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JsWife
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Member since 12/06 2902 total posts
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Patricia
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Re: What is this AFP blood test?
I took it b/c if the result was good I was turning down the amnio - which I am.
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| Posted 12/8/08 4:45 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Michelle
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Re: What is this AFP blood test?
It tests for Spina Bifida and nuerual tube deficiency.
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| Posted 12/8/08 4:46 PM |
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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!
Member since 8/06 1617 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: What is this AFP blood test?
Thanks!
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| Posted 12/8/08 5:00 PM |
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