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Alphafetoprotein Testing

The alphafetoprotein (AFP) test is a screening test drawn from maternal blood usually between 15-17 weeks gestation to help find babies who suffer from neural tube defects (NTD) or Down Syndrome. Will you take this test? What are your options?
AFP Testing (Alphafetoprotein)
A discussion of the AFP testing for neural tube defects done in the early second trimester.
AFP & Triple Screen Testing
An in depth look at triple screen testing and its variants, including stories from other parents and their decision making processes.
AFP and Triple Screen Testing
The hows and whys of testing.
AFP Testing (Alphafetoprotein)
This early-mid pregnancy screening test is done on maternal blood. Learn more about the risks and benefits of this test.
AFP and Triple Screen Testing
The basics of the testing and the failure rates as well as some advice from people who have been there, from your About.com Guide.
AFP Test Values
What do the numbers mean? From your About.com Guide.
AFP and Triple Screen FAQ
Lynn Gazis-Sax maintains this lengthy, well written FAQ filled with information.

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