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What Does This Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

Question: Hi,

My wife 13 week pregnant had undergone Genetic testing (blood test) during here first trimester. I am attaching the results of it. I am very worried of it, can you analyse it and let me know?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Increased risk of Down syndrome, requires amniocentesis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the report of the double marker test.
It shows the increased risk of Down syndrome or trisomy 21 in the fetus, and hence further testing is required to confirm the diagnosis.
She requires to undergo amniocentesis at 14-16 weeks to confirm the karyotype or the chromosomal pattern of the fetus and further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for the quick answer. Does it mean the child has this abnormality?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Increased risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It means that there is risk of Down syndrome in the fetus, not necessarily that the fetus has Down syndrome.
This is why Amniocentesis is must to confirm the diagnosis.
You can get back to me for further queries anytime by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj