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Should A Quad Marker Screening Test Be Done During Pregnancy?
If the ultrasound report at 20 weeks shows "no gross anamoly", do I need to go for the quadruple marker test. My doctor advised me that it is not necessary. However, the another doctor told me I should have gone for it elarlier, but not at 25 weeks its already late. Is not doing the test a concern. Please advise!
Fri, 18 May 2018
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The quadruple test is usually advised at around 18 to 20 weeks, to rule out congenital anomalies in baby. It is usually advised to women who are at high risk to have congenital anomalies, like woman aged more than 30 years, with previous anomalous baby or recurrent miscarriages or consanguineous marriage, etc. If you are not having these types of risks factors, then the possibility of anomalies are less.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The quadruple test is usually advised at around 18 to 20 weeks, to rule out congenital anomalies in baby. It is usually advised to women who are at high risk to have congenital anomalies, like woman aged more than 30 years, with previous anomalous baby or recurrent miscarriages or consanguineous marriage, etc. If you are not having these types of risks factors, then the possibility of anomalies are less.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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