What is the risk of baby being born with Down's syndrome?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My wife underwent double marker test. Results are as follows. Please tell me if there is any risk factor regarding the pregnancy. Her age is 31 years. PAPP-A : 0.35 MoM, fb-hCG 2.14 MoM, age risk 1:743, biochemical T21 risk 1:54, combined trisomy 21 risk 1:226, trisomy 13/18 + NT.
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Yes, there is a risk of the baby being born with Down's syndrome. To confirm it, there is a test called chorionic villus sampling, where the sample of the placenta is taken, and chromosomal analysis is done to rule out trisomy 21, 18, and 13, which are abnormal chromosomes. But there is another blood test which is done at 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy, plus a level 2 ultrasound scan to rule out any stigma of trisomy 13, 18, and 21. To confirm at this stage of pregnancy, amniocentesis is done for chromosomal analysis. If AA tests are suggesting trisomy, then I suggest you go for termination of pregnancy.
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