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How do you detect Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 21?

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A blood test, called the AFP (alphafetoprotein) or triple screen, may help a pregnant woman find out her baby's risk of several diseases, including Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and Trisomy 13, though it can not give a definite answer.
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