False Positive Amniocentesis Test Result for Down Syndrome

[byalarosa12]

Hi Everyone,

I just found out from amniocentesis result that my baby boy is positive for Down's Syndrome :(((( I know that this means in all probability that my baby does have Down's. But, I am hopeful that there is someone out there who has gone through amniocentesis test with results that read "positive" when the baby was actually fine? I know that it is not end of the world, however, having started to think about all the difficulties that my baby will face for the rest of his life it makes me very upset, desperate and emotionally very weak.

Please give me any advice, or share your experiences that you might have.

Thank you so much

I don't think the amnio can give false positives, to be honest, although googling suggests 5% FP, but I imagine that would be through human error in some way.

If it's any help, I know two children well who have DS -one is in MS school, doing well. The other is in special school, doing well.