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In regards to NT or other screening

erin1102erin1102
in February 2011 Moms

There are no such thing as "false positives" in regards to quad screening or NT tests.  They are not positive/negative or diagnostic tests.  I've seen multiple posts telling people that they get "false positives" and can be inconclusive.  Since the tests do not determine anything, there can not be false positives.

You get a probability based on a number of factors (age, weight, CRL, bloodwork, etc).  What you choose to do with this information is your choice and decision but I just wanted to hopefully clear up this ongoing misrepresentation of why people screen.

Mom to G 10.23.06, H 9.04.08 and a baby in heaven 10.07.10 (23w due to chromosome deletion)
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Re: In regards to NT or other screening

  • eckl0288eckl0288
    I took care of a newborn with down syndrome and the mom had the quads screen that didn't detect it......life is unpredictable, but children are a blessing.
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  • vflipovflipo member
    Wow, sorry. I'll be sure to say "false high risk" from now on. I figured was understood, I forget people don't know as much about the screenings.
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  • erin1102erin1102

    You are not the only one who has said it, and frankly "false high risk" is widely open to interpretation.  To some 1:50 may be high and to others that may be not.  

    I've just read a number of posts with misinformation and was putting this out there.  Quad, NT, anatomy screening is not diagnostic therefor there are no false positives.  If you need almost certain answers, you need to do a diagnostic test.  And if you are happy with your probability or don't even want to consider, than skip the tests.  


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  • vflipovflipo member
    What else would you say then? Hopefully, by now, anyone who has had the screening/researched the screenings would understand that it's not a diagnostic test. If they don't, I wonder where they get their information. Timing for the quad screen is important in order for the results to be accurate. Many many medical sites/pregnancy information sites mention "false positives" for these screenings. Even the Mayo Clinic
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  • njmohnjmoh
    I understand its a screening, and as its not that bad and things could be worse. But I am sure no one wants a phone call from your doc telling you to have more testing done, and no matter how much you research and read its still causes concern. 
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  • AACraven85AACraven85 member

    I agree that there needs to be more information about the NT Scan, its results, and what they mean. Obviously those that opt to get this screening get an explanation from the Dr., but those that decide not to have one may not have as much information.

    Yes  on reinforcing that it is not a positive/negative test. It only tells you odds.

    I'd also like to add that the disorders it picks odds for have varying degrees. I don't know anyone who uses this as a tool to weed out handicapped children, so I cringe every time I read a post that says something to the effect of we don't want to know because we'll accept whatever we are given. Some disorders make it impossible for baby to live outside of the womb, Thus the decision is made to carry a baby to term that will die or terminate as early as possible. It's not always a black & white issue.

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