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Re: Amniocentesis Question
From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 14:22:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 12 Oct 2001, Kris wrote: >
>I just got my results back from my blood tests. It showd negative for
>Trisomy 18 and Spina Bifida. My Down syndrome was positive with a
>result of 1 in 295. (I'm 37 and it lowered my risk to that of a 35 year
>old). Now my fear is of having an amniocentesis done. The risks there
>of miscarrage are 1 in 200. So it looks to me like it's a bigger risk
>to have the amnio done.
>
>My question is can I have a more detailed ultrasound done to see if Down
>syndrome is a factor? I just have a real fear of having the amnio done
>and risking a perfectly healthy pregnancy.
>
>Any advice would be helpful.
>Thank you. Kris

my lab does not consider that a + result for Down's. I certainly would suggest a consultation with a genetic counselor or perinatologist to help you make a decision.

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA
author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com
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