The triple marker screen, available through the Iowa State Health Department to all pregnant women in Iowa, is conducted between 15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. An ultra sound examination of the fetus is also an important tool in the screenings and tests. Equally important is the counseling aspect of prenatal testing. If an abnormality is found, the information must be as complete as possible. If a pregnancy continues, this gives those who will care for the baby the opportunity to provide extensive counseling before delivery.
Counseling helps inform couples of the testing options available.
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