Thank you for detailed information. Can you please explain the difference between MaterniT21 & AFP blood test dueing pregnancy? Thank you.
@allaylife
4 ай бұрын
The AFP blood test was designed to determine if a pregnancy is at increased risk for certain birth defects, such as spina bifida or an abdominal wall defect. The AFP blood test does not provide any information about the chance for a pregnancy to be affected with a chromosome condition (such as Down syndrome). MaterniT21 is a test that provides information about the chance for a pregnancy to be affected with certain (not all) chromosome conditions. MaterniT21 is the company name of a type of test called "NIPT" or "Non Invasive Prenatal Testing." Please check out my video on NIPT for a detailed explanation of this test - kzitem.info/news/bejne/mKF9yZWFZnaLln4si=XHnVgcKx-q5cySJl
@duolacmeng179
11 ай бұрын
Hi Kendra, my sister’s AFP-M screening value is 2.1581 MOM and is shown as high risk on the report (the standard is < 2 MOM in this clinic) . Is this something that need further diagnosis?
@allaylife
11 ай бұрын
This sounds like a "screen positive" result since it's over the cutoff value (2 MoM) that the lab uses. A level II ultrasound would be indicated with the option of amniocentesis, depending on the ultrasound.
@Lilyrockstarr
Жыл бұрын
Could it be elevated if the placenta is attached in the bottom?
@allaylife
Жыл бұрын
Elevated AFP levels can be associated with placenta previa (which is when the placenta lies very low in the uterus and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix)
@Lilyrockstarr
Жыл бұрын
@@allaylife this is exactly my case and my afp came elevated. I’m freaking out and don’t know if I’ll make it till my ultrasound appointment which is on Monday))
@allaylife
Жыл бұрын
It's understandably very stressful to be in this waiting period. Some ideas for coping during this time of uncertainty can be found on my website here: allay-life.com/coping-after-unexpected-news/ Sending positive energy your way! @@Lilyrockstarr
@Lilyrockstarr
Жыл бұрын
@@allaylife thank you!
@Lilyrockstarr
Жыл бұрын
@@allaylife just had my ultrasound, the baby is fine, it’s elevated due to placental lakes )
@SaciaShirley
9 ай бұрын
My result came back as 29.2 does that make any sense?
@allaylife
9 ай бұрын
Does that value have “MoM” after it?
@SaciaShirley
9 ай бұрын
@@allaylife no I’m in South America I think the lab messed up. With my last baby is was 28.1 and 1.48
@allaylife
9 ай бұрын
The way AFP results are reported can be confusing. I hope you can speak to your provider about your results to gain some clarity. I have also seen providers order the wrong AFP test (this test can be ordered on non pregnant women for other reasons).
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