Re: Another Question Re; Triple Screen Results

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At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Nervous wrote: >
>Can you give me the cut-off rates so at least I'll have an idea where I
>stand? Thank you once again.
>
>Sorry, I can't the risk is calculated based on a number of factors
>(including age and gestational age of the pregnancy) and it is generated
>by the computer.
>
>>I just got back my Triple screen results over the phone and was told
>>they were normal. As I know that these numbers give the amount of risk
>>involved in a particular defect, I would like to know exactly what my
>>risk is. I belong to a large HMO and unfortunately won't be able to
>>speak to a Dr. about the results for another 3 weeks.Based on these
>>numbers can you please give me what my probability is for the defects
>>being tested I have no idea what these numbers represent. I really
>>appreciate your help. I need some reassurance so I won't stress out
>>over this.Results:
>AFP: 1.960
>># for Tubal Defects: 2.50
>>HCG MOM: 0.61
>>Thank you!

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J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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