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by Cathy Parkes February 15, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

MSAFP is a test performed at 15-20 weeks gestation to test for genetic abnormalities. ↓ MSAFP indicative of Down syndrome. ↑ MSAFP indicative of neural tube defects. MSAFP will be down for Down syndrome.
MSAFP is a testperformed at 15-20 weeks gestation to test for genetic abnormalities. ↓ MSAFP indicative of Down syndrome. ↑ MSAFP indicative of neural tube defects. MSAFP will be down for Down syndrome.
Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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