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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for exencephaly
  1. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... of having a genetic disorder, such as: A neural tube defect , which is a serious condition that causes abnormal ... of birth defects and genetic disorders, such as neural tube defects or Down syndrome. The test does not diagnose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/alpha-fetoprotein-afp-test - Medical Tests
  2. Amniocentesis (amniotic fluid test): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... problems, and often death in early childhood (uncommon) Neural tube defects , severe birth defects of the baby's brain and/ ... a family history of a genetic disorder or neural tube defect. You or your partner had genetic testing that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/amniocentesis-amniotic-fluid-test - Medical Tests
  3. MTHFR Mutation Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... Also, the risk of having a baby with neural tube defects is slightly higher if homocysteine levels are high ... taking folic acid greatly reduces the risk of neural tube defects in babies. So, folic acid supplements are recommended ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mthfr-mutation-test - Medical Tests
  4. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... diagnose or screen for birth defects such as neural tube defects , conditions that cause abnormal development of a developing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chorionic-villus-sampling-cvs - Medical Tests
  5. Ultrasound: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... Syndrome Ectopic Pregnancy Gallbladder Diseases Heart Health Tests Neural Tube Defects Pregnancy Prenatal Care Prenatal Testing Radiation Exposure Thyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/sonogram - Medical Tests