2007-11-08 02:05:37 · 9 answers · asked by confusing 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
there is a blood test you can do to determine if you're child is at a risk for down synbdrome, you can also have an amniocentisis done, where they draw out amniotic fluid and test it, this is the most accurate but carries with it a 1% risk of miscarriage. Good Luck!
2007-11-08 02:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was given the AFP test and it came back indicating an increase risk of Downs. Then they asked me if I wanted to get a level II ultrasound so they could see if the baby looked like it had Downs in the pictures. They measure the length of the baby's fingers, legs, neck, nose width, and probably some other stuff. If the measurements correspond with the numbers of downs syndrome babies, then they tell you to go get an amniocentisis so they can know for sure. Amnio is when they put a needle into your uterus and draw out amniotic fluid to check the chromosomes. That is the only way to know for sure but it is scary to let a needle anywhere near the baby fetus. So I decided to ignore the test results, decline the ultrasound, and just let the baby be whoever it wants to be. It was upsetting to hear that my blood levels were abnormal, but I decided not to let them test me any further because it isn't going to change my baby or my future.
2007-11-08 10:17:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Mass they now offer the AFP or quad screening at 12 weeks and again at 18 weeks, though they will not provide you with the results until both sets are in, they then combine the results and give a comprehensive report to the Dr... this test has been shown to have a high instance of false positive but a rare instance of false negative, with the newer technology and doing the test 2 times for combined answers it is lowering the instance of false positive, they also see "markers" in ultrasound, enlarged kidneys, fluid on the brain, hole in the heart, that will prompt them to keep a closer eye. If either the quad comes back positive or there are clear markers on the u/s they will order a cvs or amniocentesis to rule out a multitude of chromosonal abnormalities, trisnomy 23, edwards, tay sachs.. etc...
2007-11-08 10:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kim B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a blood test that is offered around 18 weeks I think that can test for elevated levels of certain hormones. It gives and idea, but it is not guaranteed. I believe an amniocentesis would have to be done in order to know for sure.
2007-11-08 10:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by janeannpat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By doing quad tests, and if theres something strange in those tests they follow up with a fluid check to test the baby's chromosomes.
2007-11-08 10:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do tests to check for this. The tests are not 100 percent though. Ultrasounds can also help determine disease and problems.
Amino tests can also help the doctor to know.
2007-11-08 10:11:29 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood work can be done between 18-20 weeks and can be wrong at times!
2007-11-08 10:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Lori M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amniocentisis will test for the chromosome abnormlity.
2007-11-08 10:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do the AFP test. If that comes back abnormal they might send you for further testing.
2007-11-08 10:10:56 · answer #9 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋