Re: abnormal AFP after anmio, Docs please reply..thanks

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That is correct. Anything that allows fetal blood into the mothers system will raise the AFP

I scanned >myself several times(tech) and I have not seen any neural tube defects.
>Could the doctor have stuck the baby with the amnio needle and that is why
>the test is inaccurate?

Going throughthe placenta will allow fetal blood to mix with maternal blood.

Thanks for a response. Julie

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