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Prenatal testing : American Pregnancy Association
Prenatal Testing General Testing Blood Test Paternity Testing Urine Test Ultrasound Rh Factor Testing First Trimester Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) First Trimester Screen Second Trimester ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/
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Upside: Links to details for a variety of prenatal tests
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Triple Screen Test
Also Known as Triple Test, Multiple Marker Screening and AFP Plus The triple screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for three specific substances: AFP, hCG, and Estriol.
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/tripletest.html
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Upside: Very good overview of multiple marker test and what to expect
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Multiple marker screening What is the multiple marker screening
test? How can I decide which tests are right for me? How is the screening done? How are the results computed? How do I interpret the results? How accurate is this test? What if the results indicate ...
www.babycenter.com/0_multiple-marker-screening_1487.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on multiple marker screening including procedure, interpreting results and accuracy
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Prenatal Tests
“Is my baby healthy?" It's the question that moms-to-be agonize over the most. Like most moms, you want assurances about the health of your unborn child. That's where prenatal testing comes in. Many, ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/prenatal-tests
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Upside: Article with very good overview on key prenatal tests like amnio, glucose screening, ultrasound and more
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Common prenatal tests: Maternal serum screening (expanded AFP)
You may have heard of this test referred to as the triple marker screen, the triple test, expanded AFP or simply "maternal serum screening." A board-certified Genetic Counselor explains a little bit ...
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Upside: Some good information on maternal serum screening or expanded AFP
Downside: Limited depth of answer, many ads
AFP, Triple Screen, Quad Screen and Penta Screen Testing
Genetic testing, of any sort, usually brings a large debate. The alphfetoprotein (AFP), also known as the triple screen, quad sreen or penta screen, are no exceptions.
pregnancy.about.com/cs/afp/a/afptesting.htm
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Upside: Good overview of AFP - triple screen tests and how they work
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PRENATAL GENETIC TESTING
Expectant parents almost always have one thing in common: They're hungry for information about the health of their baby. Here, a chart on tests that can detect the presence of birth defects and other ...
www.yourbabytoday.com/features/genetic_testing/index.html
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Upside: Some helpful information on prenatal testing
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Prenatal Tests
Prenatal testing holds a significant place nowadays for every pregnant woman, as they are provide both you and your doctor with a wealth of knowledge about that health of your developing child. Why ...
www.womens-health.co.uk/tests.html
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Upside: Overview of common prenatal tests
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What are Prenatal Tests?
For women living in a developed country, with access to medical care, pregnancy most likely means undergoing significant prenatal testing. Prenatal tests are meant to determine if a mother is healthy ...
www.wisegeek.com/what-are-prenatal-tests.htm
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Upside: Helpful overview of prenatal tests during pregnancy
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During pregnancy, all women have certain routine lab tests.
These tests can help your doctor detect possible problems with your health or your baby's health. Other tests depend on your medical history, family or ethnic background, or previous test results. ...
www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp133.cfm
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Upside: Information on common tests during pregnancy
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