Maternal serum screening tests can give you an idea of your own risk for having a baby with birth defects. A normal test result does not guarantee that your child will not have birth defects. It may reassure you that the risk is not increased. An abnormal test result does not necessarily mean that your child will have birth defects, but further testing should be considered. It is your decision whether to have the test.
Some women find having the test to be reassuring.
Others would rather not have the information. The results of these tests can help some women make decisions about their options. All Rights Reserved.