Maternity 21 - positive for DS

ckanke · March 2015

Has anyone else gotten a positive Maternity 21 test back... detecting Down Syndrome? I'm worried sick. I go for my amniocentesis in 2 weeks. Lots to read on this subject and the false - positive/negative results. I'll be 40 at the time of delivery and I know I'm higher risk as age plays a big factor in the testing and results/odds. Any help or advice is welcome! Thanks in advance.
(I did not have 1st trimester screening done or the NT neck measurements - not sure why... just clarified w/ my OB and she said b/c of my risk, them went straight for the Maternity 21 tearing)

Perfect Sonnet · March 2015

I was high risk for down syndrome as well, but my MaterniT21 test came back negative. I am very sorry you're dealing with...I completely understand how stressful it can be. I think the MaterniT21 test is like 99.something accurate, but it is still considered a screening test. Your amnio should give you definitive results. Good luck!

jadetree1080 · March 2015

I have a friend that when his wife at the time was pregnant the doctors did A bunch of tests. They told them the results, that the baby was going to be sever downs and be a little person. They were so stressed and sad, it crushed them, but they accepted, delt with it and prepared for it. When the baby came she was not downs or abnormal in any way. I'm just saying those tests are not always perfect and false positives can happen. Hang in there!

jessandandy09 · March 2015

I had 2 soft markers for Downs ( last pregnancy) show up on my A/S. I was 35 so at greater risk too. I always ask them not to do blood work or tell me percentages because its scary to me and won't change my mind. My DH and I worried and worried anyway and finally decided we could handle it. We would be great parents to any child because we can provide a loving caring home and who knows what curve balls life may throw at you AFTER the baby is born... Cerebral Palsy, autism, acute brain trauma etc... Just when we got ourselves comfortable and feeling prepared to face an inutero diagnosis, I had a follow up scan (I refused amnio) and everything had resolved, the baby was fine. Life is so scary, and the life and well being of your child is even scarier, remember that its okay to be afraid and to hope and pray for the best. I hope your amnio can provide you the results you want and can relieve your mind about the well being of your child. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

jesselayne8 · March 2015

Big hugs. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. The maternity 21 is a much better test than the NT scan so it isn't necessary to do both. Hope you get good news from your amino.

acgonzalez22 · March 2015

I have a DS marker on the baby's heart yet the labwork did not detect anything. I am not worried because I will love whatever is meant for my husband and I. We decided to not do an amnio or further testing. And that is our decision. It can be very overwhelming. We are excited to meet our joy in August and are prepared for whatever happens. @ckanke T&P are with you for a great outcome. There are many false positives with Maternity 21. Stay positive.

amk013 · March 2015

I had a higher risk on my quad screen results. I did the maternity 21 drawn Tuesday and am waiting on results. I'll say some prayers for you!

xcitdmomma · March 2015

One of my best friends tested positive and her daughter is perfectly healthy.

My sister-in-law has Down Syndrome and she is an AMAZING person. I love spending time with her and she's HYSTERICAL if you really pay attention to what she's saying.

Good luck!

Miz_Liz · March 2015

T&P, as others have said, it is possible to get false positives. Sorry you are going through this!

mhaas28 · March 2015

These tests can throw you for a loop. I have had friends who had tests come back with false positives. I also had a friend who was told everything was great according to the tests and ultrasound and her son ended up having down syndrome. He is the sweetest little boy and so full of joy all the time. T&P to you.

bashfulbird · March 2015

I had the Harmony and with no NT scan. Does Materni21 give odds or just postive negative? I hope all goes well with you amnio T& P for better news

GirlOnTheBeach · March 2015

OP, definitely wait for the amnio, they give much more reliable results. The Mat21 testing can definitely give you less than accurate results. I hope everything turns out well!

Just as an observation: I think it's strange that so many people on here keep saying they wouldn't have had testing done because it wouldn't change their decision to keep the baby or that they will "love it anyway." Many people get these test done, not to decide to terminate or not, but rather to simply be better prepared at birth. It helps to know what is going on with your child in advance so they can be ready to provide it with whatever resources are at their disposal whenever he or she is born. I just thought that needed to be pointed out. Testing can be done for more reasons than simply to determine whether to keep the baby or not.

missmarissa711 · March 2015

I had a high risk result of my NT testing which they told me I had a 1:110 chance of my baby being born with downs. After my next testing they results came back very low risk and changed it to 1:10,000 chance. it was the scariest weeks of my life, not knowing what to expect, driving myself crazy on google, crying constantly, on edge all day. It was terrible and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Getting the results back was the best news I have ever received in my life. I know how you feel and how scary it is but remember these tests can always be off. There is still a lot of hope that this was all a false positive. I am sending prayers and positivity your way. Hang in there mama!

mlindon · March 2015

I have a cousin with Down syndrome and my best friends daughter also has DS. Both are beautiful happy little girls.

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