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JennRenee Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:48 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:48 PM

Positive negativity

My AFP test came back negative... WHEW! I wasn't really nervous, but I'm glad I have nothing to worry about.

Next stop, Level II sono on 6/24!

LisaT Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:52 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:52 PM

Re: Positive negativity

yay! whats AFP?

shamma Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:54 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:54 PM

Re: Positive negativity

I am like Lisa, I am happy for you, but I do not know what the heck that means, so please do explain

JennRenee Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:57 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:57 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Truthfully, I have NO idea what it stands for ( and am waaay too lazy to look it up!

), but it's a blood test that detects Down's Syndrome, Spina Bifida, andanencephaly.
Left up to me, I wouldn't have taken the test (it's optional), but Patrick is a real type A personality who needs to 'prepare' for things. He would need to know what to expect so he could read up and know how to handle what is coming.

Diane Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:58 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 04:58 PM

Re: Positive negativity

That is great news Jenn

JustJodi Posted: Jun 13, 2003 05:04 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 05:04 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Good news Jenn
I'm nervous about this test as well.. Did you know that out of 80% of this particular test that comes back Positive, most of the time there is nothing wrong with the baby.
This test gets lots of false positives.. but a negative is a definite. So thats such wonderful news

anna Posted: Jun 13, 2003 05:05 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 05:05 PM

Re: Positive negativity

YAY Jenn ! Looking great so far !

I took it also, why not?

I forgot the medical jargon term for it..

Kathi Posted: Jun 13, 2003 06:15 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 06:15 PM

Re: Positive negativity

AFP = alphafeto-protein

According to the statistics, at my age, DS occurs in 1/275 pgs, so my results were no shock to me... my Peanut's 'risk' of having Down was 1 in 380, (according to this *very* controversial test...is it necessary? is it accurate?)

My OB's amnio stats were 1 in 300+, so we had the amnio to r/o Down, etc...

BTW, JennRenee...YAY for your results!!!!

michele31 Posted: Jun 13, 2003 06:59 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 06:59 PM

Re: Positive negativity

That is good. I have mine at my next visit but I figure I cannot do much about the results so I guess what will be, will be.

Stacey1403 Posted: Jun 13, 2003 08:22 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 08:22 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Yeah great news!!!!! I just went straight for the amnio!!!!

Claud2001 Posted: Jun 13, 2003 09:28 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2003 09:28 PM

Re: Positive negativity

I remember being so scared of this [AFP] test when I was PG, and when we got the results back, my OB said that my numbers were 1 in over 10K chance of D/S. I was shocked, yet so happy and thankful.

Congrats Jenn. Positive negativity is fabulous probability!

Elizabeth Posted: Jun 14, 2003 11:48 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2003 11:48 AM

Re: Positive negativity

Congratulations! So glad to hear all is well.

yabbobay Posted: Jun 14, 2003 03:56 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2003 03:56 PM

Re: Positive negativity

congrats!!!

jenn you say that it is optional?

it seems like a lot of you ladies have opted to take it...

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Jun 14, 2003 05:53 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2003 05:53 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Let me just tell you, that the test has a VERY high false positive. When I took it, it came back positive and we had to go for genetic counseling ,they make you a NERVOUS wreck. I guess better safe than sorry, but since then, I have had AT LEAST 6 or 7 friends who also had a false positive.
I will definately NOT be taking this test when I have another child.

MichelleW Posted: Jun 14, 2003 07:12 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2003 07:12 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Jen

That is great news, if and when I EVER get Pg agian I'm going straight for the amnio, especially at my age

JennRenee Posted: Jun 14, 2003 09:23 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2003 09:23 PM

Re: Positive negativity

Erica, yes it's completely optional, and had Patrick not explained why he wanted me to take it, I wouldn't have.
Partly because of the HIGH rate of false positives, but mostly because I believe that what's done is done, and there's no sense in worrying about it.