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Alloimmune thrombocytopenia
I had a baby with alloimmune thrombocytopenia, I am in the 50/50
group of my babies having it. My question is: Is it worth while
having my identical twin sister and her partner tested for it
aswell? She is 22 weeks pregnant and her Dr will not do it
but I have recently learned from support group
(http/www.naitbabies.org) I have joined that sisters can carry
the antibodies also if the platelets of their partners don't match
etc . I realise this is a rare condition to have but and
chances are my sisters baby is fine but would love to know so my
mind can rest easy.
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