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QuestionChoice
Down Syndrome is suggested if HCG is elevated, PAPP-A is reduced and nuchal translucency is thickened. Therefore, this is not correct.
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b
Reduced HCG; Reduced PAPP-A and normal nuchal translucency
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Down's Syndrome is suggested if HCG is elevated, PAPP-A is reduced and nuchal translucency is thickened. Therefore, this is not correct.
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d
Elevated HCG; Elevated PAPP-A and normal nuchal translucency
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The combined test is a standard pre-natal test screening for Down's syndrome. It measures nuchal translucency, serum B-HCG and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), and the above results suggest a diagnosis of Down's syndrome.
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a
Elevated HCG; Reduced PAPP-A and thickened nuchal translucency
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Alpha-fetoprotein is measured as part of the quadruple test, which is a screening test used for Down's syndrome screening test used if women present later in their pregnancy. A lowered alpha-fetoprotein suggests a possible diagnosis of Down's syndrome. Therefore, this is incorrect.
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c
Elevated Alpha-fetoprotein
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Oestriol is measured as part of the quadruple test, which is a screening test used for Down's syndrome screening test used if women present later in their pregnancy. A lowered oestriol is suggestive of a possible diagnosis of Down's syndrome. Therefore, this is incorrect.
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e
Elevated oestriol
Concept
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Down Syndrome Screening
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Obstetrics
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A pregnant woman comes into the hospital for her antenatal combined screening test. She is 12 weeks pregnant.

Which of the following results would suggest a possible diagnosis of Down's syndrome?
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