Community› The Bump Message Boards› 2nd Trimester
2nd Trimester
New Discussion

Kind of worried about NT results

daniella2727daniella2727 member
in 2nd Trimester

So I went for the ultra sound last week and they drew my blood the same day.

I received the results of the ultra sound the same day and had to wait for the blood work results today.

The ultra sound results were great - I don't know the numbers but the lining behind the neck was very thin and a nasal born was seen.

The genetic counselor called today with the blood work saying "she had good news". She told me the 2 hormones she tested for was "1 in 10,000" which was great and that my percentage or risk/ratio for DS was "1 in 648".  Then she told me how if I wanted additional testing for the second trimester I could (which was weird bc she told me my results were good).

It is "1 in 648" number that alarmed me because I had this same test done when I was 30 and that number was "1 in 10,000" (I had my LO at 31) and now I will have this baby at 32. She told me that the average women at my age risk is something like 1 in 400 so my test results were good bc it went up reducing the risk.

I just got off the phone so uneasy, I am not sure why. I have looked online and so many people had "risk statistics"  much worse and all turned out ok.

Anyone really understand these results? Am I worrying for nothing? 

My Pregnancy Blog: https://waiting4tuesday.wordpress.com/ Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Kind of worried about NT results

  • Starfish+77Starfish+77 member
    Im pretty sure the 2nd round of bloodwork is all part of the Sequenial Screening or Integrated Screening.  After my ultrasound/blood work (finger prick) I went back in 2 weeks and they drew blood from my arm. This was how they determined my ultimate risk.  Age plays a big factor, so it's likely that is what is increasing your risk. So I wouldn't be concerned about her wanting you to come bak for additional testing.  This seems to be standard procedure.  
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • daniella2727daniella2727 member
    Thanks for the response. She didn't actually ask me to come back for blood work she just said I could if I wanted to. Her just even offering it as an option made me feel uneasy. My DH says I am overrating as her first words to me were "I am calling with good news". Unless my OB suggests I go back I don't plan to, I don't want to stress or worry...
    My Pregnancy Blog: https://waiting4tuesday.wordpress.com/ Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • finhope11finhope11

    I think you are likely worrying for nothing. I thought 1/400 was above the threshold for testing. It's less than a 1% risk.

    I tested 1/179, I had a level 2 ultrasound and my ultrasound showed no markers. I felt like there wasn't a valid reason for me to do more evasive testing (amnio) so we passed on additional testing.

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker BabyFetus Ticker
    Report Reply
  • unhdncr21unhdncr21 member
    When we did our first tri testing I was told by my dr that they couldn't do any finalize results without the additional blood testing. If they didn't require you to do more testing then I would say you are fine. 
    Report Reply
  • daniella2727daniella2727 member
    Thank you so much for the few who responded to put me at ease. Of course when I see OB will also ask for their input. This pregnancy has been rough...
    My Pregnancy Blog: https://waiting4tuesday.wordpress.com/ Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • jterpbridejterpbride

    If you turn your ratio into a percentage, it's .15%. That is extremely low.

    There are women who get a 1 in 10 or 1 in 5 ratio (10-20%) and the odds are still in their favor but they have a better reason to be scared. I understand you preferred your previous percentage, but you really don't have any reason to freak out.

    Norah transformed our family January 6, 2013

    imageimageimageBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Cherry1111Cherry1111 member

    Try to imagine a room full of 648 people. That's a lot of people. I know it isn't a comforting as 1 in 10,000 odds, but it's still really good odds.  

    BFP#1 2/18/2011, EDD 10/18/2011, natural m/c 2/28/2011 @ 7 weeks
    BFP#2 5/28/2011, EDD 2/1/2012, chemical pg
    BFP#3 10/22/2011, EDD 6/30/2012, natural m/c 11/3/2011 @ 6 weeks
    BFP#4 4/16/2012, EDD 12/24/2012, Beta #1 23 @ 10dpo, Beta #2 68 @ 12dpo, Beta #3 370 @ 16dpo, Saw baby and heartbeat on 5/11/2012.

    It's a boy!
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • hmonttyhmontty member

    Yeah, my result with DD was 1:7500, and with this baby, it is 1:2000 -- and my age was 33 and 35, respectively, so not much apart.

    I had the same reaction -- even though 1:2000 is good, comparatively, I thought it was bad next to DD's.

    I talked to my OB about doing the MaterniT21 test for a more accurate result. He said that although the screening does have somewhat high false-positive rates, it has very low false-negative rates. He also pointed out that for my age, the average is 1:240, so 1:2000 should have me bouncing off the walls.

    So I am sure you are fine. But I do understand -- that difference between the two is annoying.

    Second, that she suggested doing a second round of blood work in the 2nd tri does not mean anything bad. With DD, I just had the first trimester U/S and blood work, but with this LO, my doc (a different doc) suggested the two rounds -- this is called a sequential screen. It simply gives more accurate results! So with the first tri stuff alone, it catches something like 85% of cases, but with the sequential (both trimesters), it catches like 95%. I would probably do it -- why not? Your odds will likely improve a lot with the second round.

    It will also give a result for neural tube defects -- the first tri screen alone does not do that.

    Hope that helps.

     

    Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers

    Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"