HomeAnswersObstetrics and GynecologytrisomyI am 12 weeks pregnant, and my double marker test results show combined trisomy risk. What to do?

What is combined trisomy risk?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Answered by

Dr. Uzma Arqam

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At February 16, 2023
Reviewed AtFebruary 17, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 12 weeks and three days pregnant, and doctors asked me to double marker test. I have attached my double marker test report. Please check and suggest to me what to do.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.

I saw your attached reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). It would be better if you would send me the report in your description of nuchal translucency, family history, and previous obstetric and gynecologist prescriptions,as drug history is missing. Risk is usually calculated on many factors like family history, serum markers, age, and nuchal translucency. If nuchal translucency is less than 2.9, then it is normal, so check this. A family history of anomalies also adds to the risk. Age over 35 years is also considered risky. PAPPA (pregnancy-associated plasma protein A) more than 0.5 MoM (multiple of median) is better, and less than this is not considered normal. Free beta hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) Mom 1 is better. Your combined result of risk, which you described, is 1:6967, which means the very least chances or almost negligible, whereas for age, the risk is 1 in 289 chances, which is not more, but age is near the risky age limit. I suggest you have an anomaly scan at 20 weeks, as advised for all pregnancies, to exclude any anomaly.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Read answers about:

trisomyhigh risk pregnancy

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Obstetrics and Gynecology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy