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Re: AFP test for older mothers From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 8 Oct 1997 19:27:11 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: Level 2 ultrasound" Previous message: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM" In reply to: Carol: "AFP test for older mothers" At Wed, 8 Oct 1997, Carol wrote: > >I was really intrigued by what M. Corner's doctor had to say about the >triple screen: something about how at her age (35?) it was "almost a >given" that the triple screen would be "abnormal." I have never heard or read this before. It is possible that the lab or labs in a specific part of the country might have a higher than average positive rate for this test. However, the test is supposed to take in account a number of factors (including age). I have not seen this situation in our area, and the majority of AFP or Triple Screen tests come back negative, regardless of age. -- Ashley Hill D. Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints. Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: Level 2 ultrasound" Previous message: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM" In reply to: Carol: "AFP test for older mothers"

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