Hello ladies,
Just curious if anyone has experienced this. I had a normal pregnancy before this one. However I just got a call from my doctor indicating my levels for spina bifida came back elevated and I am at risk. I have to go see maternal fetal medicine and they will do an ultrasound focusing on the spine.
She said if everything look ok could be false positive. I am extremely nervous and freaking out. Wondering anyone has had an positive blood work but then negative on the ultrasound. Thanks!
Re: False Positive Spina Bifida Test
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Met: 02.2007 / Engaged: 11.21.2009 / Married: 07.09.2010
EDD: 03.02.2015 / Scheduled Delivery Date: 02.25.2015
I am going through something similar, except mine came back a higher risk for Down Syndrome. Usually when I google something I end up even more nervous, but this time after seeing the statistics I feel better. It said about 50 out of every 1,000 women who do the screening test come back with a concern and of those 50 only one or two babies actually have a problem.
I understand your concern though, the waiting is stressful. I will be having an ultrasound next week. Hopefully we both get some answers so we can relax and enjoy our pregnancies!
At my NT scan, my MFM spoke with us about that quad screening test. He said that false positives are common, and that the ultrasounds he uses to check for those types of things are more accurate than the blood results anyway. Because of this, we are opting out of the blood work this time around. The unneeded stress isn't worth it.
I hope your experience ends up being exactly like mine...nothing. I know it's easier said than done, but try to relax and not freak out until you have a definite reason to. I'll be thinking about you and the babe.