Hi Karen...
The Tripple Test, Tests for Down'syndrome.. Wether your in a High Risk or a Low Risk... The Tripple Test Is a blood screening test ( so yes it is a blood test ). It doesnt tell you if your baby has or not have Down'syndrome. *its just to see what the ODDS are*.
The Tripple Test Is offered to you when you first go and see the midwife she'll have to offer you but its your choice wether you want it done or not. Im not with the NHS but I think they'll defintly do.. all you need to do is ask. I had mine done at the warrington genral hospital.
If you want to also know this.... if your a low risk thats really good- meaning that your baby wont suffer from Down'syndrome... If your a high risk then its more likely that your baby has got this condition.. also is your a high risk you would be asked wether you like to take more tests... which i think is called Annomi ( something like that ) but with Annomi.. cause but a risk of a misscarrage... so youve got to think of these things before you go ahead.... i only wanted the Tripple Test to see what the odds are.. if i was in a high risk, personally I wouldnt have the Annomi due to the risk of a misscarrrage... which wont help seeing that I suffer with high blood pressure and kidney problems... so im already in risk there...
its basically down to personal preferance....Im only 19 years old already suffered a misscarrage at the age of 18 so im not taking the chances... but lookerly enough i got a very low risk...
I hope this helps.... and BTW congratulations on your pregnancy.
xxxclairexxx
