question about testing

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[StevenKeiles]

Tia,

I have to admit this one is confusing even for me. First of all you mention that you had an AFP blood test. That test does not test for CF, it checks for spina bifida and Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

If they did not test the baby and only drew your blood there is not way to know anything about the baby. Even if the AFP is positive for Down syndrome it doesn't mean the baby has Down syndrome only that your chances are increased.

The CF and AFP tests are two different tests. My recommendation is to request a copy of the test that was positive and contact a genetic counselor in your area to set up an appt. and have it explained. Your doctors office should also be able to refer you to a local genetic counselor.

You can also find out the name of the test that was ordered and what the actual results are and let me know and I can probable provide some guidance.

Sounds like some miscommunication somewhere.

Best of luck.

Steve

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK

 

[joanne1983]

Hello im 23 wo/cf and i have a daughter who is 17months and has got cf and i am now pregnant with my 2nd child and im just wondering bout the test they do when u r pregnant what do they do and how do they do it? Ive heard there is a increase of miscarrage has any of u had the test done if so how did it go and if i have it done what do i expect please get back 2 me thanks from joanne


mum to nicole 17months w/cf

we are from DEVON IN UK