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39 years old, 17 weeks, blood test positive for chance of Downs, must get amniocentesis.

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Hey ladies, I just got a call from the results of my second trimester blood test. I tested postive for a chance of down syndrome, 1 in 85. I am scheduled tomorrow for an amniocintisis in the morning. I am really upset about these results, a normal range for a woman my age would be 1 in 200, so my results seem really scary. I am also scared of the amnio. I would appreciate any advice at this point, I really don't know what to think, feel or expect.
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Re: 39 years old, 17 weeks, blood test positive for chance of Downs, must get amniocentesis.

  • Samuelismomma Samuelismomma member
    Is this the DNA test ? ( otherwise known as: harmony , maternity 21 etc) if it is the regular blood test the results are not very accurate. Good luck tomorrow!
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  • gdgrl711gdgrl711 member
    No it's just the basic second trimester screening. Becuase my first trimester tests were normal, I no longer qualify for the Harmony test. Thanks, hope it goes quickly. 
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  • marijaa333marijaa333 member
    Good luck tomorrow.
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  • NeonNoonNeonNoon member
    Good luck!
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  • Mrs.McIrishMrs.McIrish member
    Remember that 84 out of 85 times, your baby won't have downs!!! It's just a screening test with odds and I really think your baby will be fine. I had a double amnio and it wasn't bad. Hang in there while you wait for results. That's the truly hard part--waiting.

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  • Tsuga76Tsuga76 member
    Good luck and I agree wi th @Mrs.McIrish , those are still really strong odds. Sorry you have to go through the amniotic and the wait, but stay positive - chances are very good that everything will be fine.
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    How are you feeling? Everything go okay?
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  • apriljm76apriljm76 member
    These screenings are highly inaccurate. MaternitT21 will give you definitive results and is non-invasive. I was 1 in 27 and test came back fine. Remember your % is 98.8
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    lcwed said:
    How are you feeling? Everything go okay?
    I'm wondering too. Please let us know! --Heather
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  • BigbonededBigboneded member
    Mine came back 1:10, and my MaterniT showed fine.... they aren't 100% accurate. The amnio is more accurate, I was reluctant to get it. So was happy with MaterniT results anyway. GL :-)
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  • gdgrl711gdgrl711 member
    Yes, thanks for asking, I opted for the blood test. Now I'm playing the waiting game. I should have results by this time next week. Just remembering to breathe until then !
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  • GASuzukiGASuzuki member
    I'm 39, too, and took the NIPT Monday. I should get it back sometime next week. I will hope that both of us get good news!

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  • BigbonededBigboneded member
    Fx'd for you! A good ultrasound tells a good story.... as the test and ultrasound give the real ratio. So that's good news! Hope your blood test comes back early for you :-)
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  • Samuelismomma Samuelismomma member
    Can't wait for your results...thinking of you!
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  • gdgrl711gdgrl711 member
    Thank you, I called today to see if they came in early, it's been a week, but no such luck. God willing by Friday.
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  • Lady2010Lady2010 member
    So happy to hear this!! Great news.
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  • NeonNoonNeonNoon member
    Congrats on the good news!
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  • charlie+7charlie+7 member
    I'm so glad of the outcome! I'm petrified of my scan results on Monday but now happy there are other options for testing now rather than amniocentisis that have less risk for baby
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  • Lm92599Lm92599 member
    so glad you got good news! happy for you
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  • BigbonededBigboneded member
    I'mm glad for your good news! Now enjoy this pregnancy.... I wish you an easier go of it from here on out ;-)
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    Great news!  Congrats!!!!
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    Wonderful outcome! Thanks for the update. :)

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  • abookwormabookworm member
    edited December 2014
    Great news. I had an acquaintance who did multiple tests that showed that her baby was going to have Downs and she was born and didn't have it after all.
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