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34 Yrs, Is Pregnant And There Is Down Syndrome As Per The Scan Report

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Posted on Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Question: Hello Doctor, XXXXXXX Dey, Age:34 Yrs, is pregnant and there are some issues related to down syndrome as per the scan report. Just checking for second opinion. Please review all the attached reports and advise. Thank You.
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
first trimester screen positive

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
with double marker screen positive for downs syndrome, the next step which can be followed is NIPT test- which is 99 % sensitive and specific to down syndrome result . If NIPT is positive then you can conclusively confirm by an amniocentesis and foetal karyotyping studies.
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34 Yrs, Is Pregnant And There Is Down Syndrome As Per The Scan Report

Brief Answer: first trimester screen positive Detailed Answer: Hello, with double marker screen positive for downs syndrome, the next step which can be followed is NIPT test- which is 99 % sensitive and specific to down syndrome result . If NIPT is positive then you can conclusively confirm by an amniocentesis and foetal karyotyping studies. Regards