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Re: AFP triple screen with two markers out of range?

From: Alicia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:23:34 -0600 (CST)

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I had the AFP triple screen at 15 weeks and it came back positive. I was concerned but my doctor explained that it was only a screening, not a definite result. There are a number of factors that can cause markers to be out of range (such as your dates being wrong, carrying more than one baby, lab error, etc). I was retested at 17 weeks and everything looked ok. Because of previous concerns I was already scheduled for a level 2 u/s at 19 weeks. U/S looked great so we elected not to have any further testing done. I have read stories about mothers having positive AFP screens numerous times and then giving birth to healthy babies and I have also read about mothers who test negative and give birth to babies with disorders. I wouldn't stress over it and just take it one step at a time. Good luck with everything!

At Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Amy wrote: >
>I am 30 years old with my first pregnancy. I am currently 20 weeks
>pregnant and had an AFP triple screen done when 18 weeks pregnant. I
>received a call from the doctor today and they informed me that two of
>the levels in the triple screen were out of range and they were
>scheduling me to see a perinatologist for a follow-up. Well, in my
>worry, I forgot to ask which markers were out of range and if they were
>elevated or low. Am I more likely to have a 'real' problem with two of
>the markers being out of range rather than on, or is there still a
>strong possibility for yet another "false positive" triple screen? I
>think at this point I will get the level II ultrasound and if anything
>shows awry there, I will get the amniocentisis done.
>
>Thank you for your time,
>
>--
>Amy
>

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