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I was told by my doctor that I had abnormal results for down syndrome from my triple screen test. Should I panic? How accurate is this test?
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Don't panic. I also had a false positive. I was sent to OB/Gyn specialist for a level 2 ultrasound. There is absolutley no way my little boy has downs. No signs what-so-ever. The triple screen is just a preliminary test, it does not mean your baby has downs. Good Luck.
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Thanks Melissa30. I had an amnio and found out everything is fine. I'm having a healthy baby boy!
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What is a triple screen test? Does it hurt?
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The triple screen test is just a blood test. The lab just draws blood and tests it for abnormal hormones that the baby puts off. No it doesn't hurt.
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When does the doctor do the blood tests - triple screen tests? I'm just curious.
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Sometimes it is done between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy.
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My test was done at 18 weeks. That is when my doctor said it usually done.
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