Need Advice? Ask Your Question

Questions & Answers

Category: Prenatal Testing

Asked by Brittany0915

Q: blood test at 16 weeks

I had the first part of the genetic screening test done at 13 weeks. I got a call from the hospital saying they want me in at 16 weeks for the second part of the test (which i guess is normal) and also that my doctor has ordered another blood test, but im not sure what the other one is. Did any of you have blood testing done at 16 weeks or so ? what was it for ? thanks

This question was asked Jul. 24, 2012 1:52pm
Category: Prenatal Testing

Answer This Question

Answers (7)

Answered by a member - Jul. 25, 2012 1:31am

At 12 weeks they test use the ultrascreen that tests for down syndrome and trisomies 13 and 18. The 16 week screening is the quad screen that checks AFP that looks for neural tube defects and other anatomical anomalies and it further tests for down syndrome.

130 out of 249 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by ginabee - Jul. 25, 2012 1:29am

I had my bloodwork done at 13 weeks for the first trimester screening of downs and the other trisomy defects. No other bloodwork has been asked for.

133 out of 245 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by kaylia2oo5 - Jul. 24, 2012 9:57pm

I thought the testing they did here at 16w was for down syndrome, and spinal bifida (sp?). But I can't be quoted on it!

139 out of 276 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by laura85 - Jul. 24, 2012 2:59pm

Yes, I had a blood test & ultrasound at 12 weeks & then again blood test at 16 weeks. MY doctor said both are part of the tests to see any downsyndrome, Trisomy 18 & neural tube defects if any.

135 out of 262 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by Brittany0915 - Jul. 24, 2012 2:47pm

yea one is for down syndrome, im curious what the other one would be .. ? just thought maybe there was another recommended test done at that time., i checked google and i guess AFP test can be done now too. maybe thats it. thanks ladies

121 out of 252 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by crazydevil143 - Jul. 24, 2012 2:26pm

I had blood work done at 16 weeks for the down syndrome. they said normally you get blood work done at 16-18 weeks.

132 out of 253 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

Answered by mrsfitzy - Jul. 24, 2012 2:06pm

could be to check your iron ?

118 out of 242 found this answer helpful

Was this answer helpful? Yes No

1

Answer This Question

You are not logged in.
Log in or Register to post an answer to this question.

Other Questions in Prenatal Testing