1 in 1400 risk of Downs

FutureMrsCaesar · June 2013

Did anyone have a similar risk level? At first this sounded fine to me but then I started seeing people who have 1/6,000. 1/10,000 or even 1/20,000+. Then the more reading I did, I realized it's not that great. Also my nurse said that my odds before testing were 1/400, so I was pleased they went up, but also after doing some research I'm seeing they were 1/940. Now I'm wondering if they somehow got my age wrong in the equation. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has similar results and how you're feeling about them. I'm kind of regretting having the test done now, I'm just so type A that I don't do well with the indecisiveness of the test.

KateVA · June 2013

That is a very very low risk. Sure it could be lower but it could be a lot higher. Based on my age alone (35) my risk was 1/300

BeachMommy2B · June 2013

If you divide it out it's .07 percent. So that's below a tenth of a percent chance. I would not stress myself over a percent/chance that low.

google123 · June 2013

how old are you? how thick was the nt measurement?

FutureMrsCaesar · June 2013

I'm 30 and the nt measurement was 1point7

74dragonfly · June 2013

Those are very low odds. You can get more tests done but I wouldn't.

jenohouston · June 2013

Are these results from the NT scan? You can have a more advanced test done, such as, the Panorama/Mat 21/Harmony/Verifi. Your odds are still very low, but if it would make feel better you could ask for one of the more advanced screening tests I mentioned above. The results do take on average about 10 business days. As others have said, your odds are still very low.

golfingdarwinfish · June 2013

I agree with PP that are pointing out chances are incredibly slim, but I would recommend a molecular test to help ease your mind...

frankierokx · June 2013

I wouldn't worry, if your woul like more peace of mind then arrange a test that the other ladies have mentioned. My measurement was 1.8.

contacbb · June 2013

The NT measurement for mine was 2.7 and four days later they took a measurement of 1.5. My test was done on the first measurement, age, blood, etc. and came back 1:7. Harmony came back 1:10,000. Hang in there. Your odds just get weighted really heavily to begin with due to age and the fact you had a good measurement and in any event the results got better....sounds good!!!!!

BootsOrHearts · June 2013

My odds are 1:37 because of my age, I'd love to have your odds instead! I'm getting the Harmony test done, I skipped the NT because I wanted to know for sure one way or the other.

backoffunicorn · June 2013

Your odds are still very low. If the odds became even slimmer from what they were prior to testing (i.e. based on your age alone), I would consider that a good thing. Everyone is going to have different odds.

google123 · June 2013

FutureMrsCaesar:
I'm 30 and the nt measurement was 1point7

That's interesting. I'm 31 and my nt measurement was 1.7mm also, and my odds were less than 1:5000. Did you ask about your bloodwork (HCG and PAPPA)?

I still don't think you have anything at all to worry about, those are still great odds, but you could opt to do the quad screen at 20w, or the maternit21/harmony/or verifi test. Though I have to warn you that I was not able to get the maternit21 test because I had no chromosomal "risks" and I was under the age of 35. It kind of depends on your OB office, because I've seen other women on here who were offered it and they were young with no chromosomal issues (so go figure).

hfitz · June 2013

Your odds are below average for your age so I would call it a low risk.

golfingdarwinfish · June 2013

msspeedymarie:
BeachMommy2B:
If you divide it out it's .07 percent. So that's below a tenth of a percent chance. I would not stress myself over a percent/chance that low.
Absolutely this. This is a VERY low chance. Esp. since the only way to be 100% sure is an amnio, which carries a 1% chance of miscarriage. Your miscarriage risk on an amnio is higher than the Downs risk, so I see no point in doing further testing.
After my NT, I had a 1:18 risk for Downs, which is 5-6%. I did the Mat21, which is accurate to 99%, and got my risk down to under 1%, which I was happy with.
The Mat21 or a similar non-invasive test would not help you, because they are not accurate enough to beat your already incredibly low risk assessment.

while a molecular test may not "help" given the odds, considering it actually tests for fetal chromosomes rather than using indirect measures, it's a different perspective that many would still find to be helpful.

FutureMrsCaesar · June 2013

Thanks for all the responses everyone. You've made me feel much better. I'll discuss with my midwife next week but I'm pretty sure she's going to say additional testing isn't necessary. I wasn't even considering an amnio anyway, since the risks of miscarriage are higher that my odds of even having an issue. Hopefully they won't see any soft markers at the 20 week u/s and then I think I'll feel better about the whole thing.

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