Amnio or harmony?

FurbyLuv

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Hi, i’ve did my FTS at KKH when i was 12w6d pregnant and the result for trisomy 21 is super bad. 1:4

should i go for harmony test or should i go for amnio? Ruling out CVS, though.
Im now 13w2d pregnant.



how do i make appt for either one? Do i call KKH direct? Im un
 


Amnio would be very accurate. But if you don’t want to wait till then, you could do a cvs. The doctor who went through the results with you would have to order the test for you. Maybe you can call AMC to check.
 
Hi, any reasons why the results is 1:4? Is it due to the neck thickness measurement?

I got a result of 1:5 after doing a fetal assessment due to the neck measurement on the high side at 3.2mm, and my age. I opted for panorama test and got the all clear. For me, I would have gone for amnio only if the panorama test showed high risk. Panorama test has an accuracy of 99% and is non invasive.
 
The NT result is at 2.1mm but the scanning detected baby has AVSD ( heart defect ) which most often occurs in babies with T21
Hence the result 1:4

Harmony test is still a screening test whereas amniocentesis is a diagnostic test.
But the risk factor is doing my head in.

either way, i dont really know if i could cope if the result comes back positive for T21.
 
What does your gynae says? When my risk showed 1:5, my gynae suggested me to go for panorama, and the results came back all ok. I know it's hard not to worry, I burst into years when I saw my results at 1:5 initially. Take one step at a time and go for more tests first.
 
The NT result is at 2.1mm but the scanning detected baby has AVSD ( heart defect ) which most often occurs in babies with T21
Hence the result 1:4

Harmony test is still a screening test whereas amniocentesis is a diagnostic test.
But the risk factor is doing my head in.

either way, i dont really know if i could cope if the result comes back positive for T21.

I was initially worried about the risk as well. But since my oscar was high risk, doctor told me that the risk of baby having a chromosomal condition is higher than the risk of getting a miscarriage via amnio. That’s what convinced me.

Also, amnio went very smoothly for me. I did it at Kkh as a subsidised patient. I didn’t have any side effects after that and even went out that night.

I’ll keep you in my prayers. Hope that your baby is negative for T21.
 
I was initially worried about the risk as well. But since my oscar was high risk, doctor told me that the risk of baby having a chromosomal condition is higher than the risk of getting a miscarriage via amnio. That’s what convinced me.

Also, amnio went very smoothly for me. I did it at Kkh as a subsidised patient. I didn’t have any side effects after that and even went out that night.

I’ll keep you in my prayers. Hope that your baby is negative for T21.

thank you so much for ur kind prayers. My appt will be on the 16th Apr. I think i’ll just go ahead with amnio. Invasive it may be but the consensus is that if my harmony turns up to be positive i still need to do amnio.
May i ask, did u opt for the Fast Amnio result? Im thinking of opting for that. Waiting for result will make me antsy.
 
What does your gynae says? When my risk showed 1:5, my gynae suggested me to go for panorama, and the results came back all ok. I know it's hard not to worry, I burst into years when I saw my results at 1:5 initially. Take one step at a time and go for more tests first.
I dont have a fixed gynae. Anyway, the doc/gynae that attended me and handed me the result advised me to do the amnio straight, instead of harmony.
Then i went off to see the counselor ( very well spoken ) and she explained clearly my options ( CVS, harmony and amniocentesis ) the risks, the percentage of results and such.
right now, i feel kinda resigned to do the amnio straight. Will be opting for fast amnio result on top of the usual amnio result.
 
thank you so much for ur kind prayers. My appt will be on the 16th Apr. I think i’ll just go ahead with amnio. Invasive it may be but the consensus is that if my harmony turns up to be positive i still need to do amnio.
May i ask, did u opt for the Fast Amnio result? Im thinking of opting for that. Waiting for result will make me antsy.

You’re welcome! I didn’t opt for the fast results cause I know that I’d still have to wait for the complete report to know that my baby is actually negative for it. Nurse at ADC told me that if I don’t get a call within 2 weeks, it means all good. I got the all clear only during my next appointment which was 3 weeks after the amnio.
 
Amnio is pretty safe, I did it 2 weeks ago at KKH. The procedure can only be done by senior doctors which have gone through specialised certification for the procedure. Just make sure you receive plenty of rest after the procedure. KKH will give you two days of MC but I took another 3 days leave to make sure I rested fully before resume to normal life.
 
I am 38 years old and this is my 1st pregnancy.today is my 13weeks 5 days pregnancy. I just get my FTS result from KK .
NT 2.9mm and T21 is 1:11( adjusted result) . I had also done my harmony test on 8 april but still pending result until now . They told me the harmony result will be out on next week 27 April and on the same day will have appointment with my gynae as well.
I am now very anxious and worried. When hear the result T21 was 1:11 .I was shocked and keep crying. I also not sure NT 2.9mm is consider normal ? The counsellor advise me wait for the harmony result and decide if want to proceed with amnio test ...
I am lost and dont know what I can do now except waiting...
 
I am 38 years old and this is my 1st pregnancy.today is my 13weeks 5 days pregnancy. I just get my FTS result from KK .
NT 2.9mm and T21 is 1:11( adjusted result) . I had also done my harmony test on 8 april but still pending result until now . They told me the harmony result will be out on next week 27 April and on the same day will have appointment with my gynae as well.
I am now very anxious and worried. When hear the result T21 was 1:11 .I was shocked and keep crying. I also not sure NT 2.9mm is consider normal ? The counsellor advise me wait for the harmony result and decide if want to proceed with amnio test ...
I am lost and dont know what I can do now except waiting...

Sounds like it’s most likely good news! If it’s bad news, they would have called you to inform you about the results. Good luck!!! You’ll get to hear the good news today!
 
What does your gynae says? When my risk showed 1:5, my gynae suggested me to go for panorama, and the results came back all ok. I know it's hard not to worry, I burst into years when I saw my results at 1:5 initially. Take one step at a time and go for more tests first.

Hi may i know what is the factor that causes the ratio of yours to be 1:5. I had a bad Oscar test of 1:8 for my twin 1 as nasal bone is absent and NT of 2.7mm. I am feeling devastated and lost with the result i hope i can find some answers and advice here. My gynae recommended amniocentesis test for accuracy as we are having fraternal twins.
 
Hi may i know what is the factor that causes the ratio of yours to be 1:5. I had a bad Oscar test of 1:8 for my twin 1 as nasal bone is absent and NT of 2.7mm. I am feeling devastated and lost with the result i hope i can find some answers and advice here. My gynae recommended amniocentesis test for accuracy as we are having fraternal twins.
My high risk was due to age and NT result was 3.2mm. Harmony might not be accurate for twins. Might be better to listen to what your gynae advises.
 

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