Amniocentesis - Another question

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1) I heard that the amnio test can lead to pre-term labor. Is it true? 2) My result for triple marker test is 1:130 while the normal range should be 1:400. Should I be concerned about it?

Thanks in advance. Regards, meg

At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>the chance of a genetic abnormality is fortunately, very small ... just
>slightly greater than the rest of the population.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>Dr. M
>
>At Sun, 27 Jan 2002, Meg wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I am now 19 weeks pregnant. I had multiple-marker screening test during
>>my 17th week. I am 33 years old. The results came out positive and the
>>doctor suggested me to have amniocentesis last Saturday. I will have to
>>wait for two weeks for the results.
>>
>>I realised that the multiple marker is only screening test. But now I
>>am very concerned. Based on your experience or any statistics, how many
>>% that the multiple marker screen is positive but the amniocentesis will
>>indicate that the baby will be normal.
>>
>>I do really appreciate your prompt replay.
>>
>>Regards,
>>Meg
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