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Demitra1
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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Karyotyping genetic testing...

‎09-16-2014 03:03 PM

Is this a common test for a 37 year old first time pregnant woman? I know it checks for potential chromosome problems. Just not sure if it is routine at that age or if there may be suspicions? TIA
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scotttie
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Karyotyping genetic testing...

‎09-16-2014 04:10 PM

If they are looking for Downs Syndrome I suppose it could be considered routine. I was offered an amnio to look for that since I was older with my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies.

Otherwise, if there is a family history could be the reason. Here is a link:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003935.htm

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birddrops
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Re: Karyotyping genetic testing...

‎09-17-2014 02:38 AM

It is done for advanced maternal age, if parents have agreed to genetic testing. It tests for many more genetic problems than just Down Syndrome.

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