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I am pregnant and amniocentesis is suggested. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 weeks pregnant and discovered our baby has a hole in his heart. I had two NIPT tests that came back with not enough fetal DNA. I thought my 12-week scan was okay, but they are possibly sending me for an amniocentesis. I am wondering how accurate an amniocentesis is. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Here the main issue is to exclude all kinds of anomalies, as heart issues could be associated with many syndromes. Nuchal translucency at 12+ weeks needed to check and could give some clues regarding anomalies. Now it is better to have a deta... Read Full »
I am 22 weeks pregnant and had my double marker test done. Can you please review my reports?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 weeks pregnant, starting today, and I am 37 years old. In week 13, I had my double marker test done, and I have attached the test report. Afterward, I did the Natera Panorama NIPT test, and the results were low for all trisomies: 1:10000. Last week I had an ultrasound at week 21, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). As your chances of congenital abnormalities are very low, I think there is no need for amniocentesis as it is an invasive procedure. In addition, the single ... Read Full »
Are my NT scan reports normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had the NT scan at 11 weeks and 4 days and the NT was 3.3 mm. After that, I got the double marker test done which came back normal, with a risk of 1:624 for T21 and 1:685 for T13 and T18. I was asked to do the NT scan again and at 12 weeks and 2 days, the NT measured 2.8 mm. Also, th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. There is nothing to worry about. All the reports are fine and your baby has no anomaly. So, relax and do not worry. You need not go for any further invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Just get your TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal... Read Full »