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What is the primary purpose of the Double Test?
What is the primary purpose of the Double Test?
- To estimate the risk for chromosomal abnormalities (correct)
- To assess the mother's overall health
- To measure the baby's heart rate
- To provide a definitive diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities
When is the Double Test typically performed during pregnancy?
When is the Double Test typically performed during pregnancy?
- 11 to 14 weeks (correct)
- 20 to 24 weeks
- 16 to 18 weeks
- 6 to 9 weeks
Which substances are measured in the Double Test blood test?
Which substances are measured in the Double Test blood test?
- AFP and Estriol
- Alpha-fetoprotein and progesterone
- Free beta-hCG and PAPP-A (correct)
- hCG and Estriol
What does an increased nuchal translucency measurement indicate?
What does an increased nuchal translucency measurement indicate?
What is the primary significance of the Triple Test during pregnancy?
What is the primary significance of the Triple Test during pregnancy?
At what stage of pregnancy is the Triple Test typically performed?
At what stage of pregnancy is the Triple Test typically performed?
Which of the following substances is NOT measured in the Triple Test?
Which of the following substances is NOT measured in the Triple Test?
What type of tests are both the Double Test and Triple Test classified as?
What type of tests are both the Double Test and Triple Test classified as?
If the results of the screening tests indicate a high risk, what may be recommended?
If the results of the screening tests indicate a high risk, what may be recommended?
Which test assesses the risk for neural tube defects?
Which test assesses the risk for neural tube defects?
Flashcards
Double Test
Double Test
A screening test for chromosomal abnormalities, performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy, using a blood test and ultrasound.
Blood Test (Double Test)
Blood Test (Double Test)
Measures free beta-hCG and PAPP-A in the mother's blood to identify potential chromosomal abnormalities.
Ultrasound (Double Test)
Ultrasound (Double Test)
Nuchal translucency scan measures the fluid at the back of the baby's neck to help assess risk.
Triple Test
Triple Test
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Triple Test blood test
Triple Test blood test
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
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hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
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Estriol
Estriol
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Screening Test
Screening Test
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis
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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
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Study Notes
Double Test (First-Trimester Screening)
- Performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy
- Involves a blood test and an ultrasound
- Blood test measures free beta-hCG and PAPP-A
- Ultrasound measures nuchal translucency (NT) of the fetus
- Increased NT thickness suggests higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities
- Assesses risk for Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) and Trisomy 18
- Does not provide a definitive diagnosis, only estimates risk
- High risk results may prompt further diagnostic tests (e.g., amniocentesis)
Triple Test (Second-Trimester Screening)
- Performed between 16 and 18 weeks, but can be up to 20 weeks
- A blood test measuring three substances in the mother's blood
- AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein): Produced by the baby's liver
- hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): Produced by the placenta
- Estriol: An estrogen produced by both baby and placenta
- Assesses risk for Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida)
- Does not provide a definitive diagnosis, only estimates risk
- High risk results may prompt further diagnostic tests (e.g., amniocentesis)
General Information
- Both tests are screening tests, not diagnostic
- High risk results may lead to further tests like amniocentesis or CVS.
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