Pre-Natal testing is a way to check for the presence of spina befida. These tests include:
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound
- Amniocentesis
The main blood test is the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test (MSAFP). This test looks for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein produced by the fetus. Abnormally high levels may indicate that the fetus has a neural tube defect, most commonly spina bifida or anencephaly, a condition characterized by an underdeveloped brain and an incomplete skull.
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