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Are false negatives possible with the AFP?

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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1

Member since 10/05

7395 total posts

Name:
Catherine

Are false negatives possible with the AFP?

I had mine done, and it said that my risk of having a baby with Downs was <1:5000, so my doctor said I have a very low risk. I was a bit worried because I am 36. I am now just starting to worry that it may be a false negative, and that my risk may actually be higher despite the good blood test result. Does anybody know if this is possible? I have pretty much ruled out the amnio since I got good results with this test, as long as my level II goes well.

Posted 11/25/05 1:58 AM
 
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NovemberSue
LIF Adolescent

Member since 11/05

671 total posts

Name:
Susan

Re: Are false negatives possible with the AFP?

No, I believe the problem with the test is when it gives you bad results because that can be inaccurate. I think good results are right.

Posted 11/25/05 2:46 PM
 

MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug

Member since 5/05

11357 total posts

Name:
Kathy

Re: Are false negatives possible with the AFP?

No I think your results are true results. This test has a high false positive result - I think your results are great! I hope mine are as good.

Posted 11/25/05 5:14 PM
 

btrflygrl
me and baby #3!

Member since 5/05

12013 total posts

Name:
Shana

Re: Are false negatives possible with the AFP?

You can have false positives with this test.

Posted 11/25/05 5:25 PM
 
 

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