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Re: 24 weeks, one measurement off - 23.1weeks

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:43:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 8 Aug 2002, Julie wrote: >
>I had a high AFP result and because of that I have to go in for regular
>ultrasounds.
>
>I have had fine results until this last one - I was 24 weeks. All
>measurements came back fine except one with was about 6 days off.
>
>I have heard that there is a margin of error - is that correct? Also, if
>it is within the margin of error, why does my doctor tell me? Is it
>necessary for me to know?
>
>What happens if the baby is small? Can't people just have small babies?
>
>Thanks in advance for any response.

At 24 weeks gestation U.S has a margin of error between 1 to weeks.

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