Shal i go with AFP test? 5 months preggo

Question

alpha feto protein test ...

my doctor asked me whether i want to go with the test or not ...

i m 24 now nuchal trasluecency test test was performed n my numbers are 1 in 10,000 .NT was done in 3rd month .now i am 5th month ...do u think its wise to go for AFP or not that essencial ?

Answer 1

You probably dont need it.  I had it done and I'm 24 and my results all came back fine...  They say it's very uncommon at our age.  It's not necessary and it does tend to have a high number of false positives.  It really depends on your personal preference... If you do, it's only a little blood sample so it's not a huge deal...  Either way...

Answer 2

It wouldn't hurt.  

Answer 3

I didn't have the test done with my 5 pregnancies. The first 4 were fine. When I went in at 19 weeks for a routine ultrasound, with baby 5, we found that there was no heartbeat. I wish I would have had the test done to see if there was a problem. Now, I'll never know the cause of death.

Answer 4

I'm almost 5 months pregnant and am not having the test done.  I do not think that they are a necessity and from my experience, not very accurate.

However, if having it done will give you some sort of peace of mind, then have one done.