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NIPT low risk for trisomy 21,13&18
My wife was screened with
increased risk for trisomy 21 in quadriple test (1:72). She has normal level 2 ultrasound and low risk NIPT results thereafter. Still we should go for amniocentesis or not?
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Consult a fetal geneticist and she will explain the risk ratio in situations like this as to how important to do amniocentesis or not.then take a fully informed decision
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Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
As you did quad test first and then NIPT and anomaly scan, there is NO need of amniocentesis.
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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale
Infertility Specialist
20 yrs exp
Pune
NIPT will be taken as more reliable than quadruple.. Fetal medicine doctor will help you to decide
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