Marcella is forty and pregnant with her first child.The ______ test is carried out on her blood during the second trimester of pregnancy to determine whether the fetus has Down syndrome or other problems.

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The alpha fetoprotein test, a part of the triple screen test, is performed on the mother's blood during the second trimester to help identify the risk of Down syndrome and other fetal conditions.

Marcella Is Forty and Pregnant with Her First Child