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When undergoing ing the nt scan for my pregnancy, a blood sample was taken from me. how does this help determine the likelihood if downs?

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Hormones: A group of hormones are check in your blood that can predict with much accuracy the risk of down's syndrome and birth defects.

Answered 2/11/2014

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A member asked:

When undergoing ing the nt scan for my pregnancy, a blood sample was taken from me. how does this help determine the likelihood if downs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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