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Can anyone tell me their experiences with Neural Tube Defect Testing

michantmichant member
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Just looking to gain some knowledge on it while anxiously awaiting my results.  I keep trying to reassure myself that it will be ok.  Have been taking my folic acid before I got pregnant and Genetic Dr said spine and brain looked good at NT Scan.
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Re: Can anyone tell me their experiences with Neural Tube Defect Testing

  • lhcooperlhcooper member
    I assume you mean the AFP blood test that checks for spina bifida, etc? Because if you've already had an NT scan I can't think what else it would be....in any case, if things looked good at the scan I think you have very little to worry about, especially with your folic acid intake. 
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  • MainelyFoolishMainelyFoolish member
    If you're talking about the AFP blood test, it's just a blood draw with one vial of blood. Easy. Your doctor will also take a look at the spine during the anatomy ultrasound.

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  • jennypasadenajennypasadena member

    imageMainelyFoolish:
    If you're talking about the AFP blood test, it's just a blood draw with one vial of blood. Easy. Your doctor will also take a look at the spine during the anatomy ultrasound.

    And that blood test happens as part of the 2nd trimester bloodwork.  So, not at the same time as the NT scan. 

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