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A guide to the screening test for spina bifida and Down's syndrome (Reprinted 2010)

Description:A guide to the screening test for Spina Bifida and Down's Syndrome. Looks at this test which can be requested during pregnancy and can help detect these rare conditions. Describes what spina bifida and Down's syndrome are, who should have the screening test, how it is carried out, what a screening result of a higher chance means, and looks at follow up tests.
Date:12 March 2010

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ISBN: 978-1-84485-129-4

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