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What does the AFP check for again?
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LIMOMx2
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What does the AFP check for again?
Just wondering if I need to get it done? Is it just for Downs?
TIA
Message edited 9/8/2008 3:58:30 PM.
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Posted 9/8/08 3:57 PM  |
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randella
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Randi
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Re: What does the AFP check for again?
It's another screening for downs and trisonomy 18, etc.
My doc told me he wanted me to do it-- so, I just took his advice.
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| Posted 9/8/08 3:58 PM |
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CkGm
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Christine
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Re: What does the AFP check for again?
It's also for Spina Bifida- I had a CVS done early on so I know there is no chance of downs but the baby could have other defects. I did the blood test last week.
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| Posted 9/8/08 4:00 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Lauren
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Re: What does the AFP check for again?
AFP screens for spina bifida and down syndrome. If you get a triple/quad screen, they test for more.
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| Posted 9/8/08 4:00 PM |
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randella
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Randi
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Re: What does the AFP check for again?
you know, come to think of it-- I never got my results for spina bifida specifically.
The only results I got for both the NT (12 week) and the AFP were the ratios for Downs and Trisonomy 18 and "other defects". Does that include SB?
Message edited 9/8/2008 4:23:37 PM.
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| Posted 9/8/08 4:22 PM |
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