The Quad test is a blood test. It tests AFP, hCG, Estriol, (uE3), Inhibin (DIA, dimeric Inhibin-A). See if you can take a look at this link that shows how normal levels at 14-20 weeks are compared to those who are carrying Down's Syndrome or Trisomy 18 babies.
http://www.cclbooks.com/images/Online_Sample_Page_43.pdf
When I go back to my midwife i think June 24th she mentioned something about Quad test, is that just blood work or ultrasound?
I think we are going to wait for the results from the Quad and the u/s (as it takes several days for the blood work to come back, we should know at about the same time).
When we evaluate the risk of m/c from the amnio vs. the risk after all the test results come in, that's probably when we'll make our decision.
Thanks again.
yay!!!! congrats jen, i knew it would be fine.
Yippee!! Are you going to do an amnio? I had my AFP yesterday and if it comes back "funky" we may do the amnio. If it is OK, we may not.....
Happy for you!!! You can now enjoy this long weekend!!!
I am so happy that you have some piece of mind. Try and relax and enjoy.
Glad things are getting better for you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for you. Your little angel is just fine.
Congrats on good news, I no you were worried I havent seen you on here much.