Which Would You Choose?

Saraevh

At my OB appointment yesterday I asked about having the MaterniT21 blood test and my doctor said I could, however then I couldn't have the NT scan at 12 weeks (insurance reasons).  I ended up just sticking with the NT scan and usual bloodwork, but now I'm wondering if I should go with the MT21 blood test instead.  From what I read it seems a bit more accurate than the NT scan .... 

Which one would you do/have you done?   

Dragonfly1226

I would do the NT scan since I have a history of later first tri losses and by that time really needed the u/s to calm my fears that something had happened... but I am a basket case when it comes to the first 14 weeks so I realize this isn't the most sane or rational advice. It is just what I would do.

Saraevh

Dragonfly, that is why I went with the NT scan because the blood test can be done at 10 weeks and I wanted the reassurance of a later ultrasound.  But then I was thinking, if something was wrong wouldn't it show up in your blood already at 10 weeks?  You know what I mean?   

mrskitton

We did the NT scan with a blood test.  Scan came back great, blood test not so much.  We then did a CVS which confirmed everything was A Okay with M. 

TJ1979

I did the NT, and that is probably what I would do again.  Do you have risk factors that would make you think something might be wrong?  If I were AMA or had genetic risk factors, I might go with the MaterniT21.  Otherwise I'd prefer to see LO.

itsmevkb

I'm surprised they are even offering either to you as you are still so young.  Heck, with Maren I couldn't even get the MaterniT21 and I was 40!

Given your age and risk factors I would probably do the NT scan so that I could see the baby again.   But you're right, the MaterniT21 is more accurate. 

Saraevh

itsmevkb:

I'm surprised they are even offering either to you as you are still so young.  Heck, with Maren I couldn't even get the MaterniT21 and I was 40!

Given your age and risk factors I would probably do the NT scan so that I could see the baby again.   But you're right, the MaterniT21 is more accurate. 

Oh I didn't even know age had anything to do with the test!  I know a few people who have had it done who were in their late 20's early 30's so ???  Anyway, Dr. Bear was totally fine with ordering it, just told me I'd have to go to Women's Pavilion to have it drawn because they don't do it at his office.  But you know how he is Kelly ... he was in a good mood yesterday so that could have been why he was all about it.  Had it been a different day he could have told me I didn't need it.    

 

oooCarrieB

Does your OB do your NT or do you go to the MFM? I like going to the MFM for the NT and the A/S since I had a weird pregnancy last time and it makes me feel better.

My current insurance wouldn't even cover the NT scan if I wasn't turning 35 during my pregnancy, so if your insurance covers the NT and the NT bloodwork, I would go with that option. My OB didn't even say anything about the other test. The only way I've heard about it is from the Bump.

queenbone

I just did the Mat21, I did not have an NT scan or quad screen. I guess it depends upon how much testing you want done, but a lot of the results between the two would be redundant.

Saraevh

Cinciem - I also have ultrasounds every 2 to 4 weeks up until week 34 because of previous cervix issues and PTL stuff so not having the ultrasound wouldn't be that huge of a deal because I most likely will have one again at 14 weeks anyway ... 

Carrie - I have the NT scan done at my regular OB's office.  I know quite a few people who go to the same practice as you do and I know one of my good friends just had the test done (she turned 30 in January), but she may have asked about it herself ... not sure if her doc (the main one she sees is Dr. Powell) brought it up or not.  

DECISIONS DECISIONS!  I wish I could just do both but my insurance will only cover one or the other and I understand they are both looking for the same things so it's kinda a double dose.