stupid msafp testing

JessicaW1023

Hello all! I am 19 weeks pregnant and just had my msAFP test results come back slightly abnormal for spina bifida. Of course my doctor says there isn't any cause for alarm, but I'm going for my Anatomy U/S this monday to confirm if there seems to be any problems. Now my issue is that since recieving this news, my husband and I have been stressed out! We did some research and found that this test is widely inaccurate, with many coming back as false positives, or gestational age being further along than originally thought.

 

It would just ease my mind to hear if anyone else had to go through something similar to this? We have been so worried this last week. I'm begining to think this msAFP test is more trouble than it's worth

Ladiebug710

Welcome to the board.  Sorry to hear about your test.  Elevated msAFP levels can indicate spina bifida as well as other problems.  Often if it is a false positive they will continue to watch you more closely to keep an eye on baby's growth as moms with elevated AFP levels are more likely to have babies with growth restriction and have BP problems like pre-eclampsia later on.   I think knowing is always better, even if does add some stress.

FX that all is well.  Big hug.

MichelleL1118

With DS, I had elevated msAFP as well, which increased the risk for spina bifida from 1:250 to 1:240.  DS is fine.  But, I was monitored very closely for the remainder of my pregnancy because elevated msAFP can also indicate a number of other things, such as placenta problems that lead to growth issues.  I was considered high-risk for the 2nd half of my pregnancy, but everything went very smoothly and like I said, DS was/is fine.

dhlefebvre

Wondering how your testing went since you posted this?  I just had my test done and it came back elevated.  Have to go for additional testing this week!

rdef10

How did your testing go? I recently was told my msafp test was abnornmal, range is 2-2.5, mine is 2.65.  I have to go for u/s on monday, I'm really upset about this.  I am 42 years old, pregnant with first baby.