Abnormally high HCG levels linked to Downs Syndrome

[LoveKnowsNoBounds]

Hi Lulu
Just wanted to say Congrats on the pregnancy and I'm sure everything is fine. I've been known to consult doctor google and it really doesn't help at all. I'm excited for you and I know the wait for the scan feels like an eternity!

[EsJay]

lulu i discussed this with my dr today as mine are high again and i was concerned. she said the general bt's check the beta hcg which is what they use to check the pregnancy is progressing and the likelihood of multiples in early pregnancy. the hcg which is tested at 10weeks for the nt scan at 12 weeks is called free hcg and is tested different and this is the one that matters and she said is totally seperate from beta hcg in early pregnancy and she said the papp-a has to be really low as well to give a high risk result (which as i thought was what happened to me last time). I hope this makes sense and i hth

[LuluHB]

Jen - I love you!!! Thank you so much. Won't completely erase Dr Google in my head but at least now there is something more positive in there too. Thanks again.

Jan - thanks lovely. You've not got long to go now!!