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Re: Abnormal Test Results
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 16:51:03 -0500 (CDT)
Lily, I had a false + afp with my daughter. I have to tell you I know
SO many people who have had false +'s on this test. I know how
terrifying this is..I have been there! I do have a son with DS however,
and he is the most incredible thing in my life! He is SUCH a joy! Good
luck to you!
Lisa
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>I have searched and not found my specific question, if I have
>overlooked, please accept my apology.
>
>At age 37, I have a low AFP result. MD thinks edd is incorrect, as do
>I. The initial edd was 11/20. I think it is more like 10/28. My
>question is if I am further along in the pregnancy, wouldn't this just
>make my numbers seem even lower instead of getting a better result after
>adjusting the edd? I'm not sure if I'm making sense, but it seems to me
>that if they are low at what they think is 14 weeks, wouldn't being 16 -
>18 weeks be worse? I've read everthing I can find, but nothing addresses
>this specific question. Thanks in advance for you time.
>
>--
>Lily
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