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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
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Maddy
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AFP Testing
How long did you have to wait for the results of your AFP testing?
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Posted 10/5/05 2:18 PM  |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
Member since 5/05 12013 total posts
Name:
Shana
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Re: AFP Testing
mine were back in a few days
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| Posted 10/5/05 2:41 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
What is AFP testing?
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| Posted 10/5/05 2:53 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: AFP Testing
I forget what it stands for, but it's a blood test that tests for spina bifida and a few other birth defects. You have the right to refuse the test if you want. By law your doctor has to get your permission when he/she's going to do the test. You have to sign some form.
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| Posted 10/5/05 2:58 PM |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
Member since 5/05 12013 total posts
Name:
Shana
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Re: AFP Testing
Alpha Feta Protein
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:01 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by sarahsmommy
I forget what it stands for, but it's a blood test that tests for spina bifida and a few other birth defects. You have the right to refuse the test if you want. By law your doctor has to get your permission when he/she's going to do the test. You have to sign some form.
Oh yes yes, I forgot the name of this - I'm having this done too...family history recommends it.
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:02 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by sarahsmommy
I forget what it stands for, but it's a blood test that tests for spina bifida and a few other birth defects. You have the right to refuse the test if you want. By law your doctor has to get your permission when he/she's going to do the test. You have to sign some form.
Oh yes yes, I forgot the name of this - I'm having this done too...family history recommends it.
I didn't know that you can refuse it.
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:27 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by sarahsmommy
I forget what it stands for, but it's a blood test that tests for spina bifida and a few other birth defects. You have the right to refuse the test if you want. By law your doctor has to get your permission when he/she's going to do the test. You have to sign some form.
Oh yes yes, I forgot the name of this - I'm having this done too...family history recommends it.
I didn't know that you can refuse it.
I know that I wouldnt want to refuse it anyway...
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:28 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by sarahsmommy
I forget what it stands for, but it's a blood test that tests for spina bifida and a few other birth defects. You have the right to refuse the test if you want. By law your doctor has to get your permission when he/she's going to do the test. You have to sign some form.
Oh yes yes, I forgot the name of this - I'm having this done too...family history recommends it.
I didn't know that you can refuse it.
I know that I wouldnt want to refuse it anyway...
When will you be taking yours?
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:35 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
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| Posted 10/5/05 3:40 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
How far along are you?
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:04 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
How far along are you?
Sorry my blood work this Sat is for something similar...my 13 wk will be the ultra screen and then around 16-18 wks we will do the AFP. Then the amnio...when is that done? Around 20 wks?
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:14 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
How far along are you?
Sorry my blood work this Sat is for something similar...my 13 wk will be the ultra screen and then around 16-18 wks we will do the AFP. Then the amnio...when is that done? Around 20 wks?
Why will you be having an Amnio did your doctor already tell you you had to have one? I am not sure when the amnio is done. I know that the level II sono is done at 20 weeks.
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:28 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
How far along are you?
Sorry my blood work this Sat is for something similar...my 13 wk will be the ultra screen and then around 16-18 wks we will do the AFP. Then the amnio...when is that done? Around 20 wks?
Why will you be having an Amnio did your doctor already tell you you had to have one? I am not sure when the amnio is done. I know that the level II sono is done at 20 weeks.
No she didnt tell me I had to have it done (I'm 32) but she said it was my choice. Im concerned about defects because they run strong in my family. I know the amnio is 99% accurate. I want the reassurance really. I want to do everything I can to know the health of my baby.
My first cousin has spina bifida. My 2 first cousins have Fragile X. My other first cousin was born with an open skull - I cant remember the name of this - and died hours later. My other cousin has Aspergers syndrome and one other was born with an open spine (not spina bifida but I cant remember the name of this...)
I would like to do all I can to make sure my baby is OK.
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:39 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
Posted by kelleherkm
Well right now Im setting up my ultrascreen for the week of Oct 31st...and they will do some blood work then. But this set of blood work will be done Saturday morning.
How far along are you?
Sorry my blood work this Sat is for something similar...my 13 wk will be the ultra screen and then around 16-18 wks we will do the AFP. Then the amnio...when is that done? Around 20 wks?
Why will you be having an Amnio did your doctor already tell you you had to have one? I am not sure when the amnio is done. I know that the level II sono is done at 20 weeks.
No she didnt tell me I had to have it done (I'm 32) but she said it was my choice. Im concerned about defects because they run strong in my family. I know the amnio is 99% accurate. I want the reassurance really. I want to do everything I can to know the health of my baby.
My first cousin has spina bifida. My 2 first cousins have Fragile X. My other first cousin was born with an open skull - I cant remember the name of this - and died hours later. My other cousin has Aspergers syndrome and one other was born with an open spine (not spina bifida but I cant remember the name of this...)
I would like to do all I can to make sure my baby is OK.
I don't blame you. How far along are you now?
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:44 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by Crazeddiva
I don't blame you. How far along are you now?
I'm 9 1/2 weeks right now.
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:57 PM |
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Crazeddiva
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 588 total posts
Name:
Maddy
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by kelleherkm
Posted by Crazeddiva
I don't blame you. How far along are you now?
I'm 9 1/2 weeks right now.
How are you feeling I read you had morning sickness?
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| Posted 10/5/05 4:59 PM |
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DaniRN
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Member since 5/05 1889 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: AFP Testing
I had actually refused this test because 7 people I know got false positives and had perfectly healthy babies.
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| Posted 10/5/05 5:45 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name:
Donna
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Re: AFP Testing
I got mine back in about 10 days....
I had with my first a SKY high result and it was completly wrong, my cousin who was PG at the same time, had the same thing. I later lost my daughter but she was 100% healthy from defects, my cousin has a healthy 8 yr old now.
The falso positive rate is greater then 50% I believe. They will send you if positive for a level II sono and you should be able to get good results with that.
With mine my level II was normal , but they suggested an amnio...due to the problems I was having with contractions ( too early) in the PG, they said my chance of pre term labor after the amnio was 25%...WAY too high for me.
Everyones decision is ther own, just make sure you know all the information before making a decision so you dont worry needlessly...
Hope the test is FINE!
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| Posted 10/5/05 5:55 PM |
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AnnBrunoXO
2 Girls For Me!
Member since 5/05 4377 total posts
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MaMMa
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Re: AFP Testing
my results were back within a few days.
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| Posted 10/5/05 6:38 PM |
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jpsgirl
LIF Infant
Member since 7/05 272 total posts
Name:
Deb
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Re: AFP Testing
there is a high rate of false positives - lots of heartache and worry and unnecessary amnios are done because of them....my last 3 friends to get pg all had + AFPs, and lost their minds, then after the amnios were told it was a false alarm
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| Posted 10/5/05 10:46 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name:
Donna
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Re: AFP Testing
Posted by jpsgirl
there is a high rate of false positives - lots of heartache and worry and unnecessary amnios are done because of them....my last 3 friends to get pg all had + AFPs, and lost their minds, then after the amnios were told it was a false alarm
that is why I wont have one if I get PG again. I would not do anything about it if the baby had a defect , theres very little they can do anyway if there was, so I would deal with it at birth. I couldnt hanlde all the stress it creates.
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| Posted 10/5/05 11:31 PM |
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Marybeth222
My Girls!
Member since 5/05 2688 total posts
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Marybeth
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Re: AFP Testing
I'm passing on this test as well. Since I'm 35, there are alot of false positives. I had it done w/Delaney and all results were great.
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| Posted 10/6/05 7:51 AM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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Re: AFP Testing
I was told that a lot of the false positives occur when the test is done too early. My doctor said that after 16 weeks, the chance of false positive drops.
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| Posted 10/6/05 8:09 AM |
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Faithx2
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Re: AFP Testing
I did not do this test. Too many false positives.....I had 3 gf's think their babies were sick(spinal bifida) and all of them were perfect. My nurse practioner kinda rolled her eyes when she handed me the pamphlet on this test.
Message edited 10/6/2005 8:25:12 PM.
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