Patient's question:
After eating breakfast, I had prenatal screening. The result showed high risk of Down syndrome. Did eating breakfast affect the result?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, friend, I can tell you for sure that you don't need to fast for the Down syndrome screening. Your test results indicate a high risk of Down syndrome, and this has nothing to do with you having breakfast before the screening.Advice: Down syndrome screening uses a combined serological method to screen for Down syndrome. It involves drawing your peripheral blood and extracting serum to measure the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin in your serum. This type of test does not require fasting, so your current results are not related to whether you had breakfast. You should undergo further testing for better clarity. I hope my response helps you, and I wish you and your baby a safe and healthy journey!