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Yes, a blood test for spina bifida can produce false positives or false negatives. The test typically measures levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the mother’s blood, which can be influenced by various factors, including other conditions or inaccuracies in pregnancy dating. Therefore, additional diagnostic tests such as ultrasound or amniocentesis are often recommended to confirm a diagnosis. It's essential to consult with a healthcare provider for accurate interpretation of test results.
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What are some prenatal tests for Spina Bifida?
To understand the extent of the defect x rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine may be taken.
Are all birth defects recognisable at birth?
Not all birth defects are detected at birth, such as, for instance, Spina Bifida Occulta, a mild form of Spina Bifida which is often not detected until the person has an X-ray or other test that reveals the presence of the defect. But even that canbe detected at birth, if the child were to undergo such an X-ray or other test at that time. I know a person who was unaware that he had Spina Bifida Occulta until he had a spinal X-ray at the age of 65. Another common birth defect that sometimes is not detected at birth is a heart defect that causes a heart murmur, which may be detected later by a careful doctor while listening to the person's heart.
You have had 3 positive blood pregnancy tests and one negative home pregnancy test which was taken after the first positive blood test was reported what does this mean?
It means that either the blood tests were wrong or the home pregnancy test was wrong
Can you're positive test be wrong?
Yes. You should do a blood test by your doctor.
Can a beta test be wrong 3 days after implantation?
No, blood test are not wrong..there is however a slight error rate but this is very small
What water soluble vitamin can reduce spina bifida?
Spina bifidas are considered by many to fall under the category of neural tube defects. It is known that folate (or folic acid, or vitamin B9) when taken prenatally (while pregnant) can reduced the incidence of neural tube defects. The recommended dosage is usually agreed to be at least 400 mcg. In order to be affective a woman should be taking B9 in the early part of her pregnancy, often before the test comes back positive. It is for this reason that many woman daily vitamins do already contain 400mg of folate. Talk with your health care provider before taking anything to ensure that this is right for you.
I haven't gotten my period for month but I took a blood test andor was negative can the test be wrong?
honey you have an irregular period
Can blood alcohol test be wrong?
Yes, possibly, but certainly not by enough to make any difference.
What is amino centesis?
Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure where a small sample of amniotic fluid is taken to test for genetic abnormalities in a fetus. It is usually done between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy and can help identify conditions like Down syndrome, spina bifida, and other chromosomal abnormalities.
What does blood test unsuitable mean?
unsuitable means it is not able to test. many reason for this such as not labling, wrong tube top, insufficient volume etc.etc.
Doctor says you are not pregnant but you are still feeling movements could she be wrong?
if you had a blood test there no doubt about you not being pregnant if you feel you are keep trying but once you take a blood test shows negotive then your not pregnant and might be illusinating
Which lab does an oxycarbamazepine blood-level test?
any lab that does medical drug levels can test oxycarbamazepine levels. however oxycarbamazepine is not the same as carbamazepine so dont get the wrong test ordered.
