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What Does The Following Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Question: my friend wife is in the family way (@4months). the gynaecologist advised some tests. report attached.
what is the meaning and your advice on the report. will it be ok if they go ahead & have the baby?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Amniocentesis required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I saw the report and understand the increased risk of trisomy 21 as per report.

The combined risk of blood test and ultrasound is high as per reports attached.

She needs to undergo amniocentesis to analyze the accurate risk for the baby for possibility of trisomy 21. Based on reports you can consider terminating pregnancy only if there is positive amniocentesis for trisomy 21.

Many times amniocentesis result will be negative and it will be safe to continue pregnancy. Therefore I don't see reason to terminate pregnancy. Get amniocentesis done to be on a safer side.
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What Does The Following Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Amniocentesis required Detailed Answer: Hello I saw the report and understand the increased risk of trisomy 21 as per report. The combined risk of blood test and ultrasound is high as per reports attached. She needs to undergo amniocentesis to analyze the accurate risk for the baby for possibility of trisomy 21. Based on reports you can consider terminating pregnancy only if there is positive amniocentesis for trisomy 21. Many times amniocentesis result will be negative and it will be safe to continue pregnancy. Therefore I don't see reason to terminate pregnancy. Get amniocentesis done to be on a safer side.