Blood test 1:142 for Down syndrome

bellyy · 2021-08-17T17:57:30+00:00

I got 1:142 as a result of my 12 week blood test. Has anyone had a similar result and received something different after a NITP/ harmony test?

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 17/08/2021 19:40

I didn't have a follow up but got 1:7 with my son and my friend got 1:40,000. Her son has DS. Mine not.

Aria2015 · 17/08/2021 20:57

My NT screening came out at 1:110, so high risk, but my NIPT was 1:10,000 (low risk) and my baby was born without any health issues. Your odds of your baby having Down syndrome are less that 1% but I know it's nerve wracking. For me, the NIPT put my mind at rest and was very much worth it.

Clarkey86 · 17/08/2021 22:34

I had 1:187 and had a NIPT which came back very low risk (1:40,000 or something!?)

I’m 20 weeks pregnant now and don’t really think about it anymore. I’d definitely recommend it!

Mrsmujic · 18/08/2021 19:07

I was told I have 1:23 risk but NIPT came back today as low risk. It's free on NHS so I'd recommend having this test done as it's just a blood test and then if anything else is flagged then consider going for the more invasive options. X

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bellyy · 18/08/2021 19:40

@Aria2015

My NT screening came out at 1:110, so high risk, but my NIPT was 1:10,000 (low risk) and my baby was born without any health issues. Your odds of your baby having Down syndrome are less that 1% but I know it's nerve wracking. For me, the NIPT put my mind at rest and was very much worth it.

@Aria2015 thank you for your reply. So reassuring x

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Fredsgirl19 · 18/08/2021 19:42

Believe it or not .... I had a 1:2 chance for DS. My baby does not have DS.

I had a CVS.

For you I would recommend the NIPT for a more definitive answer as so many factors can skew the NHS screening results

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bellyy · 18/08/2021 19:42

@Clarkey86

I had 1:187 and had a NIPT which came back very low risk (1:40,000 or something!?)

I’m 20 weeks pregnant now and don’t really think about it anymore. I’d definitely recommend it!

@Clarkey86 thank you for your reply. that's great news! I've done so much research on it now and a lot more clued up... It's given me some peace of mind till I get my NIPT result

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bellyy · 18/08/2021 19:44

@Mrsmujic

I was told I have 1:23 risk but NIPT came back today as low risk. It's free on NHS so I'd recommend having this test done as it's just a blood test and then if anything else is flagged then consider going for the more invasive options. X

@Mrsmujic just went for my NIPT today and have got some aspirin to take till the baby is born. Happy to hear you have some peace of mind now... how long did you wait for your result if you don't mind me asking?

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MadeForThis · 18/08/2021 20:04

We had 1:5 with dd1
Harmony test was 1:10,000
She was born with no issues.

MadeForThis · 18/08/2021 20:05

Our results took a week.

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bellyy · 18/08/2021 20:17

@Fredsgirl19

Believe it or not .... I had a 1:2 chance for DS. My baby does not have DS.

I had a CVS.

For you I would recommend the NIPT for a more definitive answer as so many factors can skew the NHS screening results

@Fredsgirl19 thank you for sharing x You must've been really nervous waiting for your result! Happy you got your clear answer x I had my blood taken today for the NIPT just waiting for the result and trying to take it easy and not overthink

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bellyy · 18/08/2021 20:20

@MadeForThis

We had 1:5 with dd1 Harmony test was 1:10,000 She was born with no issues.

Thank you for the reassurance x did you also receive your hcg and Papp-a level? My hcg is really high and Papp-a is low. I wonder if there is a pattern with the sex of the baby x

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MadeForThis · 18/08/2021 21:23

I never got the blood readings. Ours was mostly based on a high NT measurement.