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Double marker test and result.
I am now 24 weeks pregnant.. I had done double marker test at 13 weeks.. I have twin pregnancy with DCDA twins.. In Double Marker test, foetus 1 shows the probability as 1: 1077 and foetus 2 shows the probability as 1:626..and both indicated as "screen negative". Is the result normal and is there any risk for foetus 2 ? Or is it necessary to done NIPT? Kindly reply.. Please find the attached screenshot of the report.
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Did you do NT at the time of Double marker ? Did you get Quadruple test at 20-21 weeks?
It should have been done, but now it is too late.
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi
In Twin gestation, double marker cnt be relied upon .
Wat was ur level 1 scan n level 2 scan ?
Follow ur doctor .
At 24weeks , why going back to double marker ?
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
double marker not applicable in twins
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Dr. Arulselvi Kabilan
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Cut off is 1:250. So u don't need further tests. And now ur already 24 weeks, so there s no point in doing any other test if ur anomaly scan was normal.
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