AFP is decreased with Down syndrome
AFP is decreased with Down syndrome
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Posted by Amos Grunebaum MD on 18:23 10/5/1999:
In Reply to: Dr Amos, question on elevated afp test? posted by TinaB on 18:21 10/5/1999:
The AFP is decreased, not increased, with Down syndrome.
I usually send my patients with increased AFP to a genetic counselor to make sure they get all additional information possible.
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